What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying: "The DMM Cortex is my go-to for steep ice, mixed routes, and dry tooling. The single-piece I-Beam design is strong yet surprisingly light, giving me a well-balanced swing that makes a huge difference on technical climbs. The modular pick system is fantastic-whether I need precision on ice or durability for rock sections, I can swap picks easily to match the terrain."The DMM Cortex Ice Tool Pair is built for climbers seeking premium performance across mixed, ice, and dry tooling routes. Featuring a one-piece, CNC-milled aluminum I-Beam construction, the Cortex provides an impressive strength-to-weight ratio with an effortless, balanced swing. Its modular pick system lets us customize each tool to match the conditions, whether it's ice, rock, or both, with choices between the Ice Pick, Ice Tech Pick, and a durable Dry tooling pick. With ergonomic molded handles for comfort and insulation, this tool is designed to handle the toughest climbs and give us the confidence to push our limits.