[pct-l] crampons

[Diane at Santa Barbara Hikes dot com]

On Oct 22, 2009, at 6:31 PM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:
>
> Are crampons a must for a thru-hiker?  Another discussion board I read
> seemed to think they were superfluous, and mainly extra weight.   
> Thoughts?

Yes, superfluous, yes, extra weight. IF you have patience and will  
wait for the snow to have the right consistency. If you won't, then  
the one time you need them will be worth it.