[pct-l] ice axe length.

[david_tibor at yahoo.com (David Tibor)]

Hi y'all.

I'm planning to get a Cassin Ghost ice axe for a
little wintertime training and for PCT2004 (CA portion
at least).  I'm almost 6'4, so no doubt longer is
better.  Cassin offers at 50, 60, and 70 cm. (The
weight differences must be pretty negligible, since
it's only 7 oz for the 50 cm length.)

Any thoughts on the best length for someone of my
height?  I'll be carrying two trekking poles also, so
this is really just for the serious snowy / icy
slopes.

Thanks!

Dave T.

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