[pct-l] snowshoes

[Ate Tuna]

Last year I thought snowshoes would be of some benefit, and still think they
can be beneficial, but not I'm thinking skis with the appropriate bindings
would allow more miles to be covered.  I'd hate to carry either one when
they can't be used.

On Wed, Feb 16, 2011 at 11:04 AM, Kevin Cook <hikelite at gmail.com> wrote:

> I searched my mail and the archives, but I can't find the post :(
>
> Recently, someone made a comment about having made some snowshoes for
> several people on a trip. I'd like to see the plans/design they used if
> something is available.
>
> I know they aren't used often, and I don't actually expect to use them. I'd
> like to have a pair available though if I change my mind. My training hikes
> have been taking me through snow up here at 7000 ft. It just makes me move
> soooo slow and requires significantly more effort.
>
> Anyway, I started to think I can probably make some that are much lighter
> than the commercial offerings. They don't need to be super tough either. I
> only need them to last a couple weeks in spring conditions. I have some
> ideas floating around, but I'd like to see other designs.
>
> Anyone know of a website with instructions for making some lightweight
> snowshoes?
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