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Thanks el-bagr and Karhu. I was basically looking to "cover ground " as easily as possible, knowing I was probably sacrificing the "high end" of either touring or tele. but just wanted to stay afloat where I would need snowshoes, as I felt I would perhaps travel easier and faster. Sounds like I...

Thanks Dave. I was considering that set-up to do mostly flat approach, in lieu of snowshoeing. The choice of the boot, was simply it is my winter hiking boot and is crampon friendly. I was looking for a way to not have to change foot wear as the terrain changed. So for a "kick and glide" type of...

Another "back-country" ski question I have just received a new in the box set of Ramer Military cable bindings. Manufactured in Golden CO. I intend to mount them on a "brand new" still in the plastic 15 year old RD Valdez Extreme GS skis I am hoping to make an effective pair of "back...

That is an incredible photo. I have suspected large predatory canines in our region of the Allegany. Have found evidence of whitetail run to ground. Two sets of tracks, very remote region of National Forest, domestics are very unlikely. Wish I would have had a camera with me.

Thanks I know it is "crap shoot" buying sight unseen on ebay but I bought them for $120.00 which is a considerable saving over new. Well "Hope for the Best , But prepare for the worst":rolleyes:

I enjoyed Donnas issue with her "chin' getting sore every time she wore her used plastic boots.:D I have just purchased a pair of Scarpa Inverno (?) plastic mountaineering boots on ebay. They are described as as size 13 UK(?) but the seller in an email declared he was an 11 and a half and they...

an unfortunate example of the peril that awaits all things at natures mercy http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/2759174/detail.html

Thanks Jim..will heed your cautions..

Further info Along with ski_adk's questions. Are leather or gore-tex hiking boots adequate fro these winter peaks, or should you have plastic mountaineering boots with crampons? Are the Tubbs snoeshoes with the corrugation type teeth at the hinge underfoot, adequate for all but the most extreme...