[pct-l] Ice Axes

[Halfmile]

Bob,

I noticed CC Outdoorstore has this ice ax on sale for $71 if you want
a 60 cm one.

http://www.ccoutdoorstore.com/camp-corsa-lightweight-mountaineering-axe.html

-Halfmile

On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 7:24 AM, Bob Sartini <r.sartini at rcn.com> wrote:
> 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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