[pct-l] Crampon/Microspike use

[ned at mountaineducation.org]

Sir Mixalot makes a good point. Where others go safely, you may not. Just 
because many TrailJournals, for example, say, "I never needed an ice axe or 
boots" doesn't mean that they may not help make you feel a bit safer.

Those of us who spend a lot of time in the wonderland of snow have had a 
fall or two we regret. I fell on a steep traverse of the PCT in the Tahoe 
area last spring injuring my neck, back, knee, and ankle. If I had been 
using my KTSs, I would have had sufficient traction and grip to prevent the 
fall!! In the same situation and snow condition, Microspikes would have 
simply rolled right off my boots.


"Just remember, Be Careful out there!"

Ned Tibbits, Director
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sir Mixalot" <atetuna at gmail.com>
To: "patrick white" <patsy805 at hotmail.com>
Cc: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 2:02 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Crossing river suggestions


>I valued my safety, so yes, I found them necessary.  I never used my axe,
> but I put on my microspikes after I slipped and mildly twisted my knee.  I
> should have put them on sooner.  The area I was hiking on was technically
> easy to walk on and other hikers weren't slipping, but I'd rather bruise 
> my
> pride than my body.
>
> If possible, try to plan your daily hike so you're not crossing a stream 
> at
> the end of your hiking day because it'll be difficult to warm your feet
> back up.  Other than that, wet feet isn't a big deal.
>
> On Wed, Nov 16, 2011 at 12:51 PM, patrick white 
> <patsy805 at hotmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Did most people find a pick axe and snow shoe picks necessary,
>> understanding of course that every season is different. And the river
>> crossing to avoid soggy foot any suggestions
>> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
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