[pct-l] ice axe length

[at2002@xxxxxxxxxxxxx (Gary Wright)]

On Saturday, February 15, 2003, at 10:10  PM, Matt Geis wrote:
> to choose, let alone use, an axe.  Take a course or
> get out and practice with a partner.

I've been looking around for courses in the area (Connecticut). EMS has
a climbing school (www.emsclimb.com) that offers a one day
mountaineering course including use of ropes, crampons, ice axes and
self-arrest.  They offer the course for $180 per person with no more
than three students per instructor.

Is this a reasonable price?  Is anyone familiar with their courses? Any
other recommendations out there for classes in the New England area?
Is one day
enough?  They offer two and three day courses also.  I'm looking for the
basic skills needed during a PCT thru-hike.

Radar www.trailjournals.com/gwright
AT2002,PCT2003?,CDT?