Whether your mission is a long trek toting a heavy pack or getting a few powder laps touring in the backcountry, the Black Diamond Ultra Mountain Carbon pole combines lightweight, 100% carbon fiber construction and Z-Pole compatibility into the ultimate 4-season package. When compacted, the Ultra Mountain Carbon easily fits in your pack and our innovative speed cone technology allows for deployment in just seconds. We included Trekking Baskets and Compactor Powder Baskets to easily transition from summer to winter endeavors.