[pct-l] Snow

[Dave Fajer]

Channeling "The Nedster"........

:)
On Dec 22, 2015 2:02 PM, "Jim & Jane Moody" <moodyjj at comcast.net> wrote:

> Cue Ned, 3..2..1
>
> ----- Original Message -----
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> From: "gary schenk" <gary_schenk at verizon.net>
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2015 1:42:02 PM
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Snow
>
> Have you ever tried to arrest with the whippet?
>
> Gary
>
>
> On 12/22/15, Richard Brinkman wrote:
>
> Greetings PCT Community!
>
> I just wanted to share my experience with regard to snow for those
> planning to hike the trail next year or in the future. I hiked this
> year...a very low snow year. For the Sierra, I decided to use Hillsound
> trail crampons after hearing that microspikes sometimes roll off/around the
> shoe, but the 'trail crampons' I used were essentially the same as
> microspikes, and I had the same issue in the limited time I used them.
> Granted, that was a steep slope, but they still rolled up on my shoe. In a
> normal to heavy snow year, I would want a true crampon despite the few
> extra ounces.
>
> In place of an ice axe, I used a Black Diamond Whippet (trekking pole with
> ice axe mounted to the top of the grip). I hate stopping to get something
> out of my pack, and for that reason might think of just pushing through a
> possibly sketchy situation.
>
> I sent the 'trail crampons' home at Tulomne but maintained the Whippet
> through Sonora Pass, and was glad I did. Even in a low snow year there was
> still quite a bit of snow south of Sonora Pass. I fortunately never had to
> use it, but again was glad I had it with me for that section, especially
> since I was hiking in Altra Lone Peaks. I really didn't notice any extra
> weight with the Whippet, just a life saving device in my hand at all times.
>
>
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