[pct-l] snow shoes

[Eugene Leafty]

I agree with Shroomer.  I would want to have some kind of traction aid from
South Peak (or Apache Peak if you actually walk the trail instead of cutting
it to the west) until Fuller Ridge, and then I'd want them again after
Mission Creek.  Unfortunately there's no spot to bounce it, so you have
carry them for a few days.  Still, I didn't find the snow around Big Bear to
be nearly as dangerous as in the San Jacintos.

Sir Mix-a-lot

-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of Scott Williams
Sent: Monday, October 25, 2010 7:14 AM
To: John Abela
Cc: Pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] snow shoes

Hi John,

Lots of folks did just that this year as there was a lot of snow in the So
Cal mtns, as well as the Sierra.  But Big Bear may be too late, as the most
trecherous snow of the So Cal area in before Big Bear in the San Jacinto
Mtns.  If you need them, start with them at Idyllwild, or before.

Shroomer




On Mon, Oct 25, 2010 at 6:53 AM, John Abela <pacificcresttrail2011 at gmail.com
> wrote:

> This kinda brings up a question I have had.
>
> I have been thinking about throwing my Kahtoola MICROspikes into a mail
> dropbox for the possible big bear region and than bounce it up to KM.
>
> Does anybody have any experience with MICROspikes being worn with trail
> shoes along these two areas of the pct?
>
> Thanks,
> John
>
> On Mon, Oct 25, 2010 at 6:34 AM, Jessica Winters <jessicawinters at mac.com
> >wrote:
>
> > 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
> >
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> >
> > 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
> > >
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