[pct-l] Snow Shoes vs. Timing for snow on a thru

[Diane Soini of Santa Barbara Hikes]

On Oct 25, 2010, at 6:09 PM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:
>  Make sure whatever devices you use
> for traction aids (vs. microspikes) will not slide off your feet  
> when you
> have to make an emergency sidestep to catch your footing.

I was worried about that with the traction aids (microspikes and some  
other kind I forget the name). I realized that I could thread a  
shoelace through the rubber to tie it more firmly to my foot. Worked  
really well but turned out not really necessary. I was impressed how  
well they stayed put.