[pct-l] Trekking pole snow baskets for Sierra?

[robo hiker]

i've found big baskets to accumulate snow, if the snow consistency is wet the poles become heavy and awkward. this has happened numerous times while cross / back country skiing. i think i have 8"baskets on my poles, it can get annoying. i think it all depends on snow conditions. 


Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 07:56:23 -0500From: vaporjourney at gmail.comTo: pct-l at backcountry.netSubject: [pct-l] Trekking pole snow baskets for Sierra?When I hike, I typically don't hike with the baskets attached to my trekking poles.  They just aren't necessary unless you are in deep mud.  However, I'm wondering if I should attach some of the really wide baskets to my poles for the High Sierra to stop them from sinking in the snow.  I know that Andrew Skurka didn't do this when he went thru there last year, but is he just crazy?  I really can't imagine how deep the snow really gets on the sides of the trail.  Keep in mind that I'm a Southerner who hasn't ever seen more than 3 inches on trails.
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