Re: [at-l] Icy footing (was Trip Report)

Hah! Another Gear Question!

Given that I live in Atlanta and abhore ice, snow and solid
precipitation, I wouldn't know from experience. I think this is the
purpose of crampons. There are other options including studded galoshes
that fit over your boots, minicrampons, and the like. When you get to
Georgia, it is a good idea to consider this risk as you get to Blood
Mt. and other rocky balds. 

It may be a better idea to await the early afternoon warmup and have a
short walking day during our ice storms. Underfoot is one hazard, but
falling ice and limbs can be equally challenging.

Bill......

--- TeeEmAch@aol.com wrote:
>  What do thru hikers do when they encounter freezing rain type
> conditions, or 
> icy conditions of any sort?  Post-holing in deep snow is hard work
> and can be 
> treacherous, but what about ice-glazed rocks and trees? Do you just
> lay low 
> and hope the morrow is better, or slowly slip and slide your way?  


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