[pct-l] Good Ice Axe - Old Snowy

[CMountainDave at aol.com (CMountainDave@xxxxxxx)]

In a message dated 12/21/03 8:20:52 PM, m.karon@comcast.net writes:

<< However, used as a strong pole, it might stop you from sliding

in the first place.  >>

This, I believe, is the primary use of an ice ax. And most slips are stopped 
by simply grabbing the shaft. Inevitably though, you will need to do a self 
arrest if you travel on steep snow long enough. We all slip and slide sooner or 
later