Stowing an Ice tool in alpine climbing

Retrieving and stowing an ice tool when mountaineering needs to be smooth and efficient. Here is a technique that can help with that!
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[@soytaylorito]

Guy is beastmoding it to Applebee Dome. Great video and thanks for the tip!

[@johngo6283]

Excellent tip. Doing this with the trekking pole was a new one for me.

[@howtoclimb]

I actually use it skiing a lot. Give one hand a break or maybe to take a photo, grab a quick snack or something!

[@ignacioinder]

Great simple educational video.

[@howtoclimb]

Thanks!

[@FlemingAdam206]

Nifty! I'll use this in the Bugs when I visit.

[@EricThompsonClimber]

Great tip!!

[@howtoclimb]

Thanks!

[@akaTheDevil]

Can you use your harness gear loop or carry tool on your harness?

[@howtoclimb]

You can but the pick will be in the way and possibly rip your jacket or worse stab you. The shaft also impedes leg movement.