So this year I want to start leading on ice.  I have a couple routes in mind already.  Kinzua ice, it's easy, closeby ice I am very familiar with.  Chapel Pond slabs is supposed to be fun.  Willey's slide up in NH is low angle ice.  I am eagerly checking weather reports.  Turns out this won't be an early season ice year in PA, I doubt there will be anything significan't til the later part of January.  People are climbing all kinds of stuff up north however...

 I decided to get a small ice rack.   No, you cannot borrow anything (at least not yet).  I chose the new BD Express screws.  I think they start much quicker than the rest.  I am fully aware of the benefits of Grivel vs. BD, but for now I'm going with BD.  I also found a killer deal on them (cosmetic blems).  I got a 13, 2x16, 2x19, and a 22.  I also got 2 screamers and a Grivel Candela.  This should be good for awhile til I get more experience.  If I do any climbs that need more I'll probably be climbing with somebody that has more.