Well, I've used Atlas for years. They take a beating but I have felt that my friends in their MSR's got better grip on steep uphills. Is that other people's experience?
Have to plant your foot differently
Well I don't think it's the hiker :) but I did have to learn how to plant my foot differently with MS on: can't edge, the whole sole has to hit the ice.
By the way... my first post on VFTT :)
- Linda