[pct-l] Ice Axe

[Ken Murray]

Brick said:
"IMHO, in most years, yes an ice axe is a really good idea, or at least
a self arrest grip on your trekking poles like a Whippet
http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en-us/shop/ski/ski-poles/whippet-self-arrest-pole

Before Ned chimes up that a self arrest grip is not enough and you
really need a certified long handled ice axe, I think that generally
you are not going to be walking on any snow that is so hard a Whippet
would not work."

Actually, you've not heard Ned speak.  I have never heard a bigger advocate of the Whippet!