[pct-l] Ice axe classes?

> Now that many people have offered their insight on what to look for in the
> axe itself, for which I'm very grateful I now need help on the next
obvious
> question:
>
> How do I learn to use the thing so that I don't kill myself?
>
> What have previous hikers done that started the PCT with little experience
in
> the western mountains (the "Real" mountains)?
>
> The idea of taking a class is probably necessary.  How have others learned
to
> use the ultimate manly tool?
>
> Many thanks,
> Citrus
> * From the PCT-L |  Need help? http://www.backcountry.net/faq.html  *
>

* From the PCT-L |  Need help? http://www.backcountry.net/faq.html  *

==============================================================================