Boot Recommendation
For the past two years I've been hiking in Vasque Wasatch GTX boots. I prefer all-leather boots with a sturdy sole for off-trail backpacking. I also need...
Bob 2012-11-10 14:13:18 #71171
Re: Hermit to Bright Angel trip report
Marsha,
Sounds like a great trip, glad you decided to go on with it, and thanks for posting the report. Ned Bryant will appreciate the fact you didn't have...
Chris Forsyth 2012-11-10 13:09:04 #71170
Re: Benson-Steck Through Hike 30th Anniversary: Day 64
Rich,
I have thought to use my aluminum Kahtoola crampons (spikes like steel crampons but so much lighter) for these conditions but the circumstances haven't...
Chris Forsyth 2012-11-10 13:01:27 #71169
Benson-Steck Through Hike 30th Anniversary: Day 67
[This fall marks the 30th anniversary of the through hike from Lees Ferry to Grand Wash Cliffs, completed by Robert Benson and brothers George and Allen...
Chris Forsyth 2012-11-10 12:38:46 #71168
Re: Benson-Steck Through Hike 30th Anniversary: Day 64
I recall a spooky spot on the Enfilade route (just before one gets to the Redwall descent) that I thought to be much like ball bearings on the top of solid...
Bob Marley 2012-11-10 08:50:22 #71167
Re: Benson-Steck Through Hike 30th Anniversary: Day 64
I'm not sure the microspikes would help (they're quite small) but a full foot steel crampon with 1" spikes would! I lever my hiking pole in this situation...
rich_rudow 2012-11-09 23:30:18 #71166
Re: Benson-Steck Through Hike 30th Anniversary: Day 64
Dennis
Logic would say that it would. Only one way to find out!
Josh
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> Anyone care to chime...
JoshC 2012-11-09 18:56:34 #71165
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