If your dream climbing destination is a flight away, you'll need to pack your axe with caution. First of all, you can not carry it in your carry on luggage. It's no shock that an ice axe could be seen or used as a weapon. For this reason, it will have to be stored away in your checked luggage. However, you must be careful when packing it. These axes are sharp and could easily harm the items in your suitcase, the suitcase itself, or possibly even a TSA agent if they are inspecting your bag. To properly pack and protect the axe, you'll want to protect all of the sharp points and edges. This includes the adze, pick, and the spike. There are sleeves that you can purchase that are specifically made to protect the axe, but you can also make your own. You can use something like cardboard and tape to "dull" out the edges. After you have protected the sharp points, it would be a good idea to either put it in its carrying case or wrap it in a towel.