[pct-l] ice axe length

[CMountainDave@xxxxxxx (CMountainDave@xxxxxxx)]

In a message dated 2/15/03 8:20:58 PM, at2002@earthlink.net writes:

<< 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.
 >>

I'd hold out for a basic ice ax lesson and forget the ropes and crampon
lessons. Unless you're interested, of course. I imagine you would be hard
pressed to find something cheaper than $180.