Re: Looking for opinions on crampons
Another option, if you want something more stable than an instep crampon or
microslikes, but not full-on crampons
Yaktrax XTR Extreme Outdoor Traction...
John Ladd 2011-11-06 08:54:26 #67258
Re: Upcoming Nov 15-20 Tanner - Beamer - Escalante - New Hance
Yes indeed these are the ones Rich is always talking about. Pretty sure he has Chris F in them too. Check them out. Keens are good too, but I LOVE the...
JoshC 2011-11-06 08:17:20 #67257
Re: Looking for opinions on crampons
My problem with the in-step type is the spin around and have to be constantly adjusted. BUT they are better than nothing.
-Josh
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JoshC 2011-11-06 08:15:37 #67256
Re: Upcoming Nov 15-20 Tanner - Beamer - Escalante - New Hance
John 2011-11-05 22:19:09 #67255
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
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