Lots of discussion going on in other threads, seems like it's time to consolidate and focus
Seems to be 2 camps:
1) By the books, 8 inches of snow on the ground, shoes on your feet camp
2) the wear them when logic dictates the choice camp
Should we start a survey? Are folks scared to state their true preferences here? I will say, I'm a snowshoe guy. I put em on in November and keep em on till April sometimes. I love the idea of creating and maintaining a nice, flat and solid track for all to enjoy. I bet the skiers appreciate it too.
I've also noticed tons of folks stick with spikes or trail crampons, and to be honest, conditions on a well-packed high peaks trail are really conducive to the use of these products.
My recent experience: The trail into the Seward's was all post-holed to s%$t from several guys hiking in bare-booted during the rainy thaw day on Friday. Since the snow pack had hardened again, icy, stumbly craters had formed. I think we can all stand in unity shunning these individuals hahaha.
Seems to be 2 camps:
1) By the books, 8 inches of snow on the ground, shoes on your feet camp
2) the wear them when logic dictates the choice camp
Should we start a survey? Are folks scared to state their true preferences here? I will say, I'm a snowshoe guy. I put em on in November and keep em on till April sometimes. I love the idea of creating and maintaining a nice, flat and solid track for all to enjoy. I bet the skiers appreciate it too.
I've also noticed tons of folks stick with spikes or trail crampons, and to be honest, conditions on a well-packed high peaks trail are really conducive to the use of these products.
My recent experience: The trail into the Seward's was all post-holed to s%$t from several guys hiking in bare-booted during the rainy thaw day on Friday. Since the snow pack had hardened again, icy, stumbly craters had formed. I think we can all stand in unity shunning these individuals hahaha.
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