[pct-l] MSR Ice Axe

[Montedodge@aol.com]

I had and used a MSR  ice axe on my trip but lost it in thumbing to Packwood
for food drop.  Most climbing shops would give you a new axe for your old one.
E-mail MSR and see what they will give you. If nothing else, I would give you
50.00 for it.  I did  the Ray Jardine trick of Duct taping my feet when
breaking in new boots. Got some new boots this summer to climb Rainier with
and took these 5 lb Montrail,s out of the box at the paradise parking lot. NO
BLISTERS in three days plus ductape stayed on the whole time. ( unreal ! )  On
PCT, most blister problems are in first 200 miles. After that, feet should be
tuff enough. PS  I would like to hear from people,s PCT journal,s of their
darkest day on the trail. Like being 3 days from food drop with only 2 cup-a-
soups left or whatever.
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