[pct-l] snow shoes

[Jessica Winters]

I didn't need snow shoes at all on my thru hike in 02, nor did I even  
think about bringing them with me, (in fact I hiked across the  
sierras in my New Balance tennies.  I got wet every day but they also  
dried out everyday where leather boots stay wet for days.  Some  
microspikes would have been nice for the tennies to give a little  
more traction but now I know!).

I do own a pair of the Ascent's and I think they are the best snow  
shoes!  I use them all winter long to get out and winter hike here in  
the Pacific Northwest...


Happy hiking planning,
Wildflower

__________________________________________________________________
Check out my motion picture hiking documentary along the Continental  
Divide Trail at:

http://www.scarletandwildflower.com




On Oct 25, 2010, at 6:05 AM, dan kayser wrote:

>
> I am debating whether to purchase a pair of snowshoes (MSR Ascent ~ 
> $270) for my 2011 PCT through hike (NOBO).  I have never had a pair  
> so if I decide to buy them I'd like to do so soon so I can practice  
> wearing them.  For those of you that have used snow shoes on their  
> thru hike would you recommend them? Would you take them again?   
> What were the pros vs cons?  For those who haven't do you wish you  
> had?  I understand the snow is wetter and crustier in the Sierras  
> so I am also wonder if a pair of sturdy leather hiking boots would  
> be sufficient?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dan
>  		 	   		
> _______________________________________________
> Pct-L mailing list
> Pct-L at backcountry.net
> To unsubcribe, or change options visit:
> http://mailman.backcountry.net/mailman/listinfo/pct-l
>
> List Archives:
> http://mailman.backcountry.net/pipermail/pct-l/