Re: Looking for opinions on crampons
I strongly recommend Kahtoola Microspikes. The In-step crampons are cheap but can be a real pain in the instep. They are minimally acceptable. I've used...
Al Hikes AZ 2011-11-05 21:42:01 #67254
Re: Upcoming Nov 15-20 Tanner - Beamer - Escalante - New Hance
I am in complete agreement with Drifter on this one. All the trails get very dangerous at the top; after a day or two of thaw-freeze, any snow becomes hard,...
Andrew 2011-11-05 20:22:57 #67253
Re: Upcoming Nov 15-20 Tanner - Beamer - Escalante - New Hance
I would bring a bucket for settling water just in case. REI has a great one.
-Josh
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JoshC 2011-11-05 20:06:29 #67252
Re: Upcoming Nov 15-20 Tanner - Beamer - Escalante - New Hance
Scott raises a question much discussed on the Yahoo Group for the John Muir
Trail (of which I am co-moderator)
My experience is in the Sierra, not the...
John Ladd 2011-11-05 19:39:19 #67251
Road access to South Bass
How is the road out to South Bass? I have heard that the last few miles (Pasture Wash Junction north to trailhead) has been improved? I have driven my two...
sean.peters24 2011-11-05 18:35:46 #67250
Re: Upcoming Nov 15-20 Tanner - Beamer - Escalante - New Hance
It's difficult to choose any single device and make a forecast, due to the range of conditions and rapid change cycle, and it's true you can get by very often...
Doug Nering 2011-11-05 18:02:38 #67249
Re: Upcoming Nov 15-20 Tanner - Beamer - Escalante - New Hance
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> Am I among a minority who have been relatively successful on snow trips in the canyon without...
driftersmith 2011-11-05 17:32:51 #67248
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