[at-l] Gear List - for March **BFT** OT

[Steve Landis]

The Weathercarrot wrote:
> steve writes:
>
> << A word of caution regarding the Crocs.  Once the minimal tread on the
> soles wear down they become treacherous on wet smooth surfaces ie.
> rocks.  I was crossing a stream above a waterfall last summer in the
> Adirondacks while wearing a pair of well worn Crocs and I did just as
> you suggest - "slip(ped) across quickly".   Ended the day at Glen Falls
> Hospital via a Johnsburg EMT transport for 15 stitches in the head.
> That being said, I love the Crocs and you can't beat them for weight.
> If they're new and have good tread maybe, but I might consider a low
> kayaking booty (that was for you Wench) for the traction.  Probably a
> lousy camp shoe choice since they don't let the foot breathe - but did I
> mention the traction? >>
>
> after my 4 year old waldies (same thing as crocs) wore down to nothing 
> on the bottom, I recently had them resoled with a vibram sole. A 
> llittle heavier, but lots of traction.
>
> wc
Got a pic?   It never occurred to me to try this.  I too have an old 
pair of Waldies that might be a candidate.  Thanks for the tip.

Steve
PS. Although this might come as a surprise to some,  I can now say with 
some authority that my head is *not* as hard as a rock.