[pct-l] Ice Axes

[Bob Sartini]

C.A.M.P. USA Corsa Ice Axe  $109 at REI

is that a decent ice axe?  the  price seems high

Any points about ice axes?

I can practice behind my house if I buy it now.

Does anyone think an ice axe is crucial or just cautious?  Hiking poles, 
crampons, ice axe seems like a lot of stuff.

Is it better to wait to buy until the conditions are better known or do you 
think that's too late.

"EVERYTHING is in walking distance,"
    ......Bamboo Bob
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