<HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><HTML><FONT SIZE=2 PTSIZE=10 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" FACE="Arial" LANG="0">I am first off very happy that this is *hopefully* my last major issue to figure out. I have my gear list, mail drops, zero days, and tentative hiking schedule set. I found the best deals for towns to keep the trip with in my recently expanded $450 a month budget, but here is my issue...<BR>
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SNOW!!!! I have never hiked long distances in it, nor am I easily able to get some to flop around in for practice. Do any vets have ideas, tips, or suggestions for dealing with the white powder? I keep piling through gear and wondering do I really need crampons, ice ax, exc... If I could get yawl's help I would be a very happy camper.<BR>
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