In 1936, Lloyd Anderson was unable to find quality ice axes in the U.S.A. Two years later, he and Mary Anderson formed the Recreational Equipment Cooperative. On July 21, 1938, the first members joined the Cooperative. I joined in 1971.
Ice Axes
↑ 082: REI/Interalp/C.A.M.P.
Made in Italy [late–1970s].
81x27 mm.
This wood-shafted axe has a 100 mm. aluminum collar at the top, combining disadvantages of aluminum shafts with disadvantages of wooden shafts. I like the broad, heavy-duty spike. Glide ring is missing.