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Cool chopper that could help to get one up a mountain (3,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ice axe

'that could help to get one up a mountain' is the definition.
(an ice axe might be used when climbing a mountain)

'cool chopper' is the wordplay.
'cool' becomes 'ice' (icing is a kind of cooling).
'chopper' becomes 'axe' (something which chops).
'ice'+'axe'='ICE-AXE'

(Other definitions for ice axe that I've seen before include "Mountaineer's equipment" , "which a climber may use" , "Mountaineer's tool" , "Mountaineering tool" , "Climber's tool" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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