[pct-l] Frostbite question

[TOKTAADN@aol.com (TOKTAADN@aol.com)]

When fingertip nerves get damaged from frostbite, do they regenerate, or is 
this a permanent condition?

Background:  Two months ago, I climbed my first 14er in Colorado, Castle 
Peak.  Like a fool, I failed to take gloves.  When a snow storm that included 
lightning blew in, my partner and I took the direct route down, a multiple 
part glissade covering about 2,000 vertical feet.  This was both one of the 
scariest, but definitely THE most exhilarating experience I've had!  And no, 
I didn't use an ice axe.  I used my feet for speed control and my hands for 
stability.  Except for numb and bloody hands, I had a blast.  Since the 
duration of the frostbite was short and included no discoloration, I figured 
the numbness would be gone by now, but two months later, I still have minor 
numbness in all ten fingers.  Comments?

BTW, even if it is permanent, no regrets.  I wouldn't trade that experience 
for anything!  :)

Thanks.

Happy trails,

Solar Bear