Re: [at-l] Crampons/Sneauxshues ;)

I'd say shoes are a definite possibility.  I've used them myself up
there.  I've seen feet of snow on the trail.

crampons ... ???  I'm not sure.  maybe insteps would be a safety net.
especially on the approach trails.  but, also, there are sections of
the at that are nothing but rock, and, would present a real challenge
in ice.  

I'm watching the weather closely.  there is a BIG storm coming into
the east for next week.  there always is a chance that storm will be
followed by another.  plus you can go to
http://www.knoxnews.com/weather/smokies.shtml and see yesterday's
conditions.  it seems that the snow from last week is just about gone.


DaRedhead@aol.com wrote:
> 
> How likely is it that we would need either of the above subject hiking the northern half of the smokies 29 Dec thru 2 Jan?
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