+1 MSR snowshoes as I am also a big specimen. But I mostly go out when the
snow is a little more packed down than when it's fresh powder, so floating
isn't as much of an issue.
On Monday, December 22, 2014 12:10:30 AM UTC-8, Christopher Chen wrote:
+1 MSR snowshoes, but Amit, you're a big
MSR is what I've had for over 15 years. Looks like they have a metal rimmed
one now, which looks like a great way to go. They've held up amazingly well
considering the rock bashing I give them when I snowshoe my local
trails.
Thanks everyone for the great feedback!
Someone awesome on our RBW list contacted me and offered a pair of MSR
snowshoes which I hope to put to good use.
These will be for a backpacking trip I'm taking in January. A friends are
putting together a 3 day backpacking trip where we'll be crossing
Awesome! Call it cross training for LCG. That's Riv related. Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
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+1 MSR snowshoes, but Amit, you're a big specimen so floatation is
important. Rent a few pairs and find out what you like.
cchen, who has MSRs
On Sat, Dec 20, 2014 at 6:43 PM, Neil neil.h.do...@gmail.com wrote:
The wife and I have ancient pairs of Atlas that have always done well in
the wet,
In March the Rangers at Rocky Mountain National Park offer back country
guided trips.Last time we did it there was 50 of packed powder and 24 of
fresh powder. They take you off trail ,across frozen lakes and we even
jumped off 8 ft ledges.They teach you to traverse down steep slopes
Amit,
You can't go wrong with Sorels (owned by Columbia but I'm not sure where
they make 'em) ... but also look at the Kamilk's as well -- they're
generally lighter (made in Canada).
On Friday, December 19, 2014 10:30:43 PM UTC-5, Amit Singh wrote:
A few folks are talking about a
Amit,
Awesome! Your first basic choice is traditional (rawhide and wood) or
modern (aluminum and plastic). I get by with my modern pair (because I
don't yet do too much in super deep snow, but there is a causal
relationship there, I don't do deeper stuff because I don't have better
I meant to add and forgot, that if you will be somewhere with temps
constantly below 20˚F, then you may be better served by Steger Mukluks. The
concept is they are highly breathable and your foot stays much dryer (and
you only need two liners total because they stay dryer). But they rot
I prefer these: http://www.northernlites.com/
On Friday, December 19, 2014 9:30:43 PM UTC-6, Amit Singh wrote:
A few folks are talking about a snow-camping adventure. They say snowshoes
are required, and that fat bikes won't float enough on the powder. So ...
what kind of snowshoe should
Most manufactures hold demonstrations at National Parks and areas that are
popular for snowshoeing. You can try their models out for free and they are
there to give you expert advice on the type of snowshoes to match your size
and weight . Manufacturers types of bindings vary, some are easier
There are advantages modern snowshoes have over traditional is the metal
cleats for icy sections. If you will be in open areas (above treeline, for
example), the crampons are a big plus. So modern snowshoes work well in
powder and hardback and ice whereas traditional will slip more on hardback
Oh, and take two sleeping pads and sleep on them both. You'll be happy for
the extra insulation between you and the snow.
With abandon,
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Och! I keep forgetting to add in bits. Here are the advantages of
traditional over modern:
-- quiet (near silent)
-- greater float
-- don't get brittle in extreme cold (as aluminum and plastic do).
-- don't collect snow on the deck, as solid modern decks do.
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I used to have good luck with Atlas, particularly when climbing (
http://en-us.atlassnowshoe.com/
http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fen-us.atlassnowshoe.com%2Fsa=Dsntz=1usg=AFQjCNGepsEPu-J8l9ECTIfsGjZY6UM3nQ).
I liked the spring loaded pivoting bottom that stayed level with the
mountain
I will +1 Patrick's comments on snowshoes if you have any intent of getting
into the higher mountains. You'll want the steel cleat far before you'll be
able to just switch to just crampons. I use a pair of msr's that are
trouble free and simple. Just pull them out when I need them, ready to go.
Snowshoeing (along with backcountry skiing) will reveal just how smart the
Inuit are to have over 30 words for snow. It is truly amazing what a
difference conditions when it falls, lands, sits, and how it was formed in
the first place makes on the snow and thus our experience of plowing
+1 on the MSR snowshoes. I got 15+ years out of a pair with little
maintenance and the add a tail feature is fantastic for variable snow
conditions. No tail for hard pack and screw on a tail for powder.
check out www.steepandcheap.com for good snowshoe deals
On Saturday, December 20, 2014
The wife and I have ancient pairs of Atlas that have always done well in
the wet, heavy 'Sierra cement'. BUT, the kids have MSRs, and I think these
are the superior design for anything short of frequent, intense use or
backcountry applications. Pretty light, pretty cheap, and dead simple.
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