New home page photo
Howdy all,
There is another new photo on the home page. I know that for some it will
be really easy to guess. I just think that it is a place that I...
Pittypatt@aol.com 2008-03-22 00:46:58 #49983
Re: Middle Aged Newbie Question
Thanks for all the info. We all use poles so unless the weather takes
a turn I think we will skip the traction devices. Campmor was all sold
out of...
dmeara1 2008-03-21 14:32:25 #49982
Re: Middle Aged Newbie Question
Hey Chris,
The general store does still sell the in-step crampons but are sold
out now and probably will be for the rest of the year. I do know
that they...
Pete Borremans 2008-03-21 12:13:36 #49981
Re: Middle Aged Newbie Question
If you use trekking/hiking poles, this also greatly reduces the need
for ice cleats as you then have 2 extra 'feet' biting into the ice to
get you traction.
Darin 2008-03-21 11:44:51 #49980
Re: Middle Aged Newbie Question
Maybe I've just been lucky, but although I bought a pair of cheap
'slip on' type ice cleats, I've never needed them on any of the
corridor trails. Usually...
Darin 2008-03-21 11:43:00 #49979
Re: Middle Aged Newbie Question
Bessie Hyde wrote:
>
> Minimal, cheapie models are fine and they can be purchased at the
> general store in the village. (Maybe you can even rent. They do...
Reid Priedhorsky 2008-03-21 11:41:49 #49978
Re: Middle Aged Newbie Question
According to a posting recently seen in the BCO lobby, the general store
in the village no longer sells the instep crampons. They may sell
Yaktrax and by my...
chris.forsyth 2008-03-21 10:48:54 #49977
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