[pct-l] Sleds for winter camping

[Ned Tibbits]

This is the other wonderful item that Mountain Education uses on all of our 
Base trips and many of our Winter/Spring JMT adventures.  Our sleds come 
from Pat Smith, the founder of Mountainsmith, and vary from four to seven 
feet in length (the later being more of a rescue sled but can sure haul a 
lot of stuff!)  I'm not sure if he still advertises that he makes them, but 
might make one for you if you ask at his new company's website, 
www.kifaru.net.  They have twin aluminum runners underneath, rigid poles out 
front, and wonderfully padded hip belts to pull against.  You can even 
special order an adjustable rudder and reverse brakebar!  I may have 
pictures of ours in use in our photo gallery.  The only down side is that 
the longer versions can be difficult to maneuver in the trees and at stream 
crossings, but it's sure great to get to get the weight of the pack off the 
back and carry a few more luxuries!

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Hikrtoo at aol.com>
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2007 8:16 AM
Subject: [pct-l] Sleds for winter camping


> On my plastic sled I have added 2"X6" aluminum angles with aluminum stove
> bolts to the back end of the sled to prevent sliding sideways when on an 
> angled
> slope and it aids in tracking.
>
> Regards, Jim
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