[pct-l] Crampons for trail runners

[Matt Signore]

The lack of a front point on the Kahtoola product eliminates your ability
to "front point" up or down steeper terrain.  The safest way to go down
steep snow that is too firm to plunge step in is to face in to the slope.
 I would recommend everyone that travels in the Sierra or glaciated peaks
read a few books.

*Freedom of the Hills *and *Alpine Climbing...Techniques to Take You Higher*

Both are great reads for the novice trekker, and both are written by
certified guides.  You can listen to unaccredited people on the list, and
put your life saving preparation in their hands.  Or you can learn from
AMGA and IFMGA certified guides.

Live Long and Prosper