[pct-l] Instep Crampons

["David B. Stockton" <davstock@tiac.net>]

Marge --

Although I haven't been able to test my Grivel 6-pt crampons in actual 
conditions yet, they appear to fit well even on my fabric/leather boots 
without all the weight of 12-pts but with a much more secure feel than 
4-pts.  They're compact and come with a good sack that protects the rest of 
your gear.

I ordered mine from the Climb High Retail Store in Vermont, 
http://www.climbhigh.com, but I'm sure they're available just about 
everywhere.

Thanks for the reminder about Fuller Ridge.  There are some looong drops 
there topped with slanted, slippery trail!

-- Dave

David B. Stockton
davstock@tiac.net

>>
After an aborted attempt to do the last 20 miles of trail from "the
Fuller Ridge remote campsite" in Section B.  I think my next purchase
should be a pair of lightweight crampons, either instep or whatever.
What are some of the disadvantages and where can they be purchased?  I am
not climbing a mountain like Mt. Rainier I just want to feel more secure
>>
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