Our reasoning & expectations behind this.
Probably won’t be required very often, but as we already have them, they are available for us to take should we think we need them. As the heads are separate, I am thinking of getting or making additional mattock-style, spade and axe heads. It may also be possible to use the handles with our snow shovels instead of ice axes, but the shovel heads will need modification; custom-made snow shovel heads may be a better option.
Pickaxe & 26″ handle.
Mattock head. (for 26″ pick handle).
Axe head. (for 26″pick handle, handle is not really the right shape for an axe).
Spade head. (for 26″ pick handle).
Modified snow shovels or custom-made snow shovel heads
More info, photos and a full write-up to follow soon.