[at-l] Crampons

[thornel at attglobal.net (W F Thorneloe)]

Jim  warns a new Jack that there is at least one person monitoring those 
voices and the people that hear them. I noticed the voices are especially 
loud, hooting about fellow travelers and the like.

In step crampons aren't all that heavy and can help you navigate a sheet of 
ice. However, waiting a few hours is usually all that is needed to navigate 
the ice safely. I've never seen aluminum crampons, and wouldn't trust them. 
I've had a set for years, but only wished for snowshoes while in March 
sections in bad weather.

I'd suggest checking out the Yahoogroups BackpackingGearTest area for 
reviews on a variety of crampons and other items to slip over boots to aid 
traction. However, I'd do without them, realizing that a southern ice storm 
usually means that tree limbs and other hazards await the hapless 
aggressive hiker.

OrangeBug