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Feathertop 9-Aug-2011 At 8:52:54 PM dmnz

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yep, crampon or not, but take a ski pole and/or axe at least...that way you can old school and chop steps!

On 8/08/2011 patto wrote:
>On 8/08/2011 tinman wrote:
>>Hi minerva was it icy at the top or along the ridge? or both?
>>
>>What are people's thoughts on using microspikes on this trail in winter?
>>I've done the walk in early spring wearing normal shoes.
>>
>>Thanks
>>
>>T
>
>Winter isn't necessarily any better or worse than spring. It all depends
>on the recent conditions, wind and freezing and thawing cycles. In winter
>can happily ascend in crampons, microspikes, boots and often even runners
>(see it done even in icy conditions, not recommended though).
>
>Though as has been said if it is very icy then the equipment and ability
>to self arrest is essential.
>
>
>EDIT:
>Though looking more at microspikes I don't see the point. What is the
>use of them without proper toe spikes? I think I'd prefer my boots.
>