Black Diamond Carbon Whippet Pole

Open until 6pmIndependent shop in FremontDirections

Available from Cripple Creek Backcountry when we last checked, in the last two days. Sold from the shop’s own store; the price there is the one that counts.

The latest evolution of the legendary Whippet, this two-piece pole features a removable steel pick, giving you extra traction on steep, high-consequence terrain. By using the ClickLock dial, you can release the pick and descend moderate slopes with a lightweight, yet rugged two piece pole that features a carbon fiber lower, aluminum upper and our reliable FlickLock Pro adjustment. The Carbon Whippet is a tool no ski mountaineer should be without. You are climbing up a steep icy couloir in the sp