[pct-l] Snowshoes and the JMT

[Steel-Eye]

By the way, there is an image of the Quicksilver-30 snowshoes with a GVP-4 
pack and a Cassin Ghost ice axe at:  http://www.trailjournals.com/steel-eye 
named "Winter Load" in the photo list.  The instep crampons are in the pack.

Steel-Eye

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <cvano at tmail.com>
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2007 8:58 AM
Subject: [pct-l] Snowshoes and the JMT


> So, having had a 'close encounter of the cold kind' I'm seriously
> considering the need for snowshoes.  I like winter hiking and am still
> planing a JMT in late July.  Doc says the frostbite should be all better
> by then.  What are your thoughts for carrying 4 lbs of snowshoes for the
> JMT in late July-early August?  Also, I walked out 2 weeks ago on black
> MSR shoes, this being my only experience with any snowshoes, I guess
> they worked pretty well.  I don't know what kind they were other than
> MSR.  I'm around 250 lbs with gear.  I looked at about a zillion kinds
> the other day at REI and am more confused now than ever.  What are you
> thoughts about brands, styles, price etc?  Thanks
> It's not the Mountain that we conquer,
> but Ourselves.  Anon.
>
> Chris ~ S/V Drifter
> Anacortes, WA. ~~~_/) ~~~
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