Snow, water, El Nino
I've been out of the GC loop for awhile. I have heard that Arizona
and the Southwest are experiencing a minor El Nino cycle. If true
that precipitation is...
atjulliard 2004-12-09 15:09:53 #33375
Re: Clear Creek bound .......
Randy,
Speaking of cheers and beers... stop in Maswik Lounge if you're
topside either Thursday or Friday evening and introduce yourself. We
have some new...
hiknchic 2004-12-09 07:47:13 #33374
Re: Yaktraks vs. Crampons
Thanks to everyone for weighing in. What specifically broke on the Campmors' wasn't the spikes, but the little rivet in the middle that allows the sides of...
bigwater@4dv.net 2004-12-08 21:49:13 #33373
Re: Yaktraks vs. Crampons
I think one of the main differences (besides amounts of spikes) between crampons are the material they are made with. Aluminum or Steel.
Aluminum types are...
Paige 2004-12-08 20:45:57 #33372
Re: Yaktraks vs. Crampons
I asked the same question to this group about a year or so ago (you
could probably search
the archives). The overwhelming opinion was
that Yaktrax don't...
Jan Taylor 2004-12-08 20:36:00 #33371
Re: Yaktraks vs. Crampons
Second that experience with 6-point crampons vs. Yaktrax. I've used them each year for the past 2 years while others in my group used the crampons. No one...
David Kent 2004-12-08 20:18:42 #33370
Re: Clear Creek bound .......
Sounds great!! Almost can't run out of things to do at those places.
On Dec 8, 2004, at 2:29 PM, Bessie Hyde wrote:
> Wohoooo!!! I just picked up a permit...
Doug Nering 2004-12-08 19:51:05 #33369
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