[pct-l] Ice Axe Practice

["Hurricane Helen" <hhloth@neworld.net>]

Hi All

 

I have never used an ice axe and am wondering how to practice self arresting.  Throwing myself down a steep icy slope to see if I can stop before hitting the bottom doesn't appeal to me - I wonder why.  Any advice from experienced members would be very much appreciated.  Advice on the brand and size to carry for the specific purpose of self arrest is also needed.

 

Thanks in advance

Helen

 

"The best laid plans ......"  R. Burns