tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post3074906815498082838..comments2024-03-27T21:31:59.376+00:00Comments on Chris Townsend Outdoors: First Snow Camp of the Winter Chris Townsendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-2280624137203868332013-11-30T23:58:10.838+00:002013-11-30T23:58:10.838+00:00Thanks Mark. On this trip I was testing some Hills...Thanks Mark. On this trip I was testing some Hillsound Trail Crampons, which are similar to Microspikes. They were fine though I had to be careful with foot placements on the steepest sections. On anything steeper or more sustained I'd want traditional crampons (I have Grivel ones) or the Kahtoola KTS, which I find a good compromise between a full crampon and ones like the Hillsound or Chris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-49657315187895002002013-11-30T20:14:16.407+00:002013-11-30T20:14:16.407+00:00 Nice photos there Chris. Came across my first sno... Nice photos there Chris. Came across my first snow on the Corridor route in Lakes this week but not as much as you - only needed my microspikes (spent some time with Terry) Do you use a traditional crampon or a Kahtoola KTS/ K10? <br />Markmarkswalkingbloghttp://markswalkingblog.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-44343558211005509762013-11-28T21:30:18.198+00:002013-11-28T21:30:18.198+00:00Thanks Chris. I hope I can go on doing so for a wh...Thanks Chris. I hope I can go on doing so for a while longer! It would be great to hike with you.Chris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-84214775121028223572013-11-28T18:47:10.022+00:002013-11-28T18:47:10.022+00:00As you know Chris you have inspired me for over 30...As you know Chris you have inspired me for over 30 years now and I never tire of your posts, your tips, your reviews and especially your passion!<br /><br />One day I hope to hike with you - it would be an absolute honour sir!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15365887133394304785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-78531461325562194622013-11-28T17:13:40.927+00:002013-11-28T17:13:40.927+00:00Thanks for that. At times when it was constantly w...Thanks for that. At times when it was constantly wet it made me realise just how tough some of your big ones must have been... Ian Furlonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02988109604885951111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-88186846105458822202013-11-28T15:01:13.876+00:002013-11-28T15:01:13.876+00:00Inspiring account Chris. Thank you. Great photos t...Inspiring account Chris. Thank you. Great photos too. I really MUST get up to the Highlands more often. As you say, it was only a 24hr trip, but the experience must have left you with feelings that last longer.Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163120994783902652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-66182955118004172202013-11-27T23:34:01.779+00:002013-11-27T23:34:01.779+00:00Even a low dip can be a cold sink. And it's us...Even a low dip can be a cold sink. And it's usually colder near water.<br />I didn't bother airing my sleeping bag (actually two bags as I was testing PHD's new Filler inner bag) as it was only a one night trip and it wasn't damp. Chris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-797414356623386452013-11-27T23:32:14.891+00:002013-11-27T23:32:14.891+00:00Thanks Ian. 1500 miles is impressive!Thanks Ian. 1500 miles is impressive!Chris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-77051856353427669372013-11-27T21:32:13.050+00:002013-11-27T21:32:13.050+00:00Hopefully you'll see my video sometime. It was...Hopefully you'll see my video sometime. It was lowish on flat area, near a stream, certainly bottom of a small hill. Large open area. I'll certainly use it again.<br />The light was fabulous, I don't blame you taking your time.<br />Probably good to air your sleeping bag too?Tony Hobbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00240034827464569055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-29508914170010362952013-11-27T15:46:58.378+00:002013-11-27T15:46:58.378+00:00Thank you for this. You love for the hills really ...Thank you for this. You love for the hills really shines through. It stirs the soul. <br />I backpacked 1500 miles this year, mainly around Scotland on different routes. I finished in September and this really fires me up to have a night or two out there again. I wish I lived closer! Ian Furlonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02988109604885951111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-62938982641467737792013-11-27T12:20:35.665+00:002013-11-27T12:20:35.665+00:00Tony, yes, I closed the door against spindrift. I ...Tony, yes, I closed the door against spindrift. I wasn't in any hurry to leave as the dawn light was so good. I spent an hour or so taking photos. I left about 21/2 hours after waking. <br /><br />Where did you camp on Dartmoor? That is, what sort of place. I was on a high broad shoulder that is quite exposed. I expect it was much colder in valley bottoms and sheltered spots.Chris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-32747032902296502522013-11-27T07:24:59.180+00:002013-11-27T07:24:59.180+00:00Excellent, but only -4c! I had -8c on Dartmoor on ...Excellent, but only -4c! I had -8c on Dartmoor on Monday night ;-) *<br />Did you close door against spindrift?<br />I see crampons used this time.<br />Lovely write up. Very relaxed. Alone I see dawn as a race to get up**. Unfortunately. <br />The landscape looks amazing with a frost on it. But -4c, that's poor ;-) <br />*subject to thermometer variances :-) <br /><br />* as a sensible asideTony Hobbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00240034827464569055noreply@blogger.com