[pct-l] Snowshoes and the JMT

[Jerry Goller]

 I spend quite a bit of time on snowshoes. MSR Lightenings are, by far, my
favorite. They have excellent traction both forward and for slide slip. They
have excellent flotation. Think of them as giant traction aids with really
good flotation.....

I come in around the same weight loaded, but I'm also pulling a sled.

Jerry


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-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of cvano at tmail.com
Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2007 9:59 AM
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] Snowshoes and the JMT

So, having had a 'close encounter of the cold kind' I'm seriously
considering the need for snowshoes.  I like winter hiking and am still
planing a JMT in late July.  Doc says the frostbite should be all better by
then.  What are your thoughts for carrying 4 lbs of snowshoes for the JMT in
late July-early August?  Also, I walked out 2 weeks ago on black MSR shoes,
this being my only experience with any snowshoes, I guess they worked pretty
well.  I don't know what kind they were other than MSR.  I'm around 250 lbs
with gear.  I looked at about a zillion kinds the other day at REI and am
more confused now than ever.  What are you thoughts about brands, styles,
price etc?  Thanks It's not the Mountain that we conquer, but Ourselves.
Anon.

Chris ~ S/V Drifter
Anacortes, WA. ~~~_/) ~~~
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