[pct-l] Snow and ice

[wiclimber2004 at yahoo.com (WIclimber)]

Hey Cork,
   
  I would carry crampons (step-in or preferably strap-on) and the axe for sure.  Strap-ons would allow for the use of lighter weight boots in most cases.  
   
  If you are solo there would be no need, or very little need, for any type of rope. Dead weight for true.
   
  Wiclimber

Corky Corcoran <corcoran@corky.cc> wrote:
  Leaving the Oregon-California border headed south to Whitney the last 
week in June. Typically would a solo hiker be prudent to carry a 
light line, ice axe and in-step crampons?
The weight, 4 pounds, is negligible if any of the material is needed, 
or even nice. However, if it's just dead weight, it's a lot.

I realize things change year to year, and I'm looking for the "safe 
rather than sorry" mode. Any ideas would be appreciated. And, of 
course, I'll check to see what next year is like.

Corky

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