[pct-l] Subject: Sunscreen vs. Clothes / Ice Ax

[JOHNNY J FARBER]

Kathleen,
My husband and I will be at the kickoff thursday and saturday and would be willing to give an ice axe lesson. 
 We have climbed Mt. Rainier 25 times and have a lot of experience with steep snow.  
 Ice axe arrest is something you need to practice until it is an automatic response. 
 I read on this site that there is a video demonstration on the web. 
 If you still want a lesson after you watch that let me know. 
 Some one will need to bring an ice axe because mine will be in my Kennedy Meadows resupply box. 
 Mom is right about being burnt thru clothes.  You need to check the SPF of the things you'll wear to be protected.  
Also a reflective umbrella is great and keeps you cooler.  
Good luck Sharon "FREE" and John "EZgoing" Farber PCT 2208  www.trailjournals.com/FREEandEZgoing<http://www.trailjournals.com/FREEandEZgoing>  


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Dear All,

I apologize if you have received this already...my account was acting
funny...

Is the desert sun too strong to block UV rays with light clothing? I was
planning on covering up completely in a lightweight wick material. My mom
thought pointed out that I could still be burned through my clothes.
Thoughts?

Is there any one who would be willing to give an ice ax lesson at the
kickoff?

Thanks!
Kathleen