[pct-l] Snow and ice traction

[kwgilpin at MIT.EDU (Kyle W. Gilpin)]

I've used the MSR Denali Ascents in the past.  They're small, kinda light,
and have a fairly aggressive crampon.  I don't think that any snowshoe
will be great for edging, but the Ascents are great for vertical movement.
The "televators" do make a difference.

Also, the optional tails, while nice in theory, ended up being awkward and
not as supportive as a larger snowshoe.  Eventually I decided to just buy
a heavier duty pair of Atlas 1230's to support me (175lbs) plus a 50lb.
pack in the winter.

-Kyle


On Thu, 30 Mar 2006, Corky Corcoran wrote:

> Anyone have thoughts/experience with lightweight snowshoes and
> traction on ice?  It's looking as if an early start SOBO from the
> OR-CA border might necessitate smaller snowshoes and/or ice traction
> and I don't have the slightest idea what folks use.
>
> Thanks for whatever attention you can give this.
>
> Corky
>
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