tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post5798226619641102971..comments2024-03-27T21:31:59.376+00:00Comments on Chris Townsend Outdoors: Survival In WinterChris Townsendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-70378237371815900352016-02-23T18:38:20.025+00:002016-02-23T18:38:20.025+00:00Came across this thread whilst surfing for info on...Came across this thread whilst surfing for info on snow shoes, off to the Lairig Ghru next week and after being turned back twice in previous years due to deep snow and/or strong winds, have invested in a pair of Northern lite Backcountry snow shoes (they were lighter than MSR), will let you know how it goes.Oggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10705951258759142361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-56311197940187898452015-11-24T13:28:46.204+00:002015-11-24T13:28:46.204+00:00Dave, I'm not up to date on snowshoes I'm ...Dave, I'm not up to date on snowshoes I'm afraid. Mine are over ten years old. For the UK I'd say you want a pair with some form of claws/crampons underneath and fairly large coverage so they'll cope with soft snow and ice. MSR do have a confusing range. I'd probably go for the Lightning ones.Chris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-9269727224335540102015-11-23T19:45:00.774+00:002015-11-23T19:45:00.774+00:00I know this is an old post Chris, but are you able...I know this is an old post Chris, but are you able to recommend a specific model of snowshoe for Scotland. The selection from MSR is quite bewildering. Section Hiker (Philip Werner) has some good comments on his latest blog post but, he is speaking from a White Mountain (USA) perspective. I'd be very grateful for your thoughts.<br />http://sectionhiker.com/msr-snowshoe-guide-snowshoeing/<br /Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-7464246630910938572014-10-27T23:22:09.525+00:002014-10-27T23:22:09.525+00:00Keith, I first used snowshoes and decided to learn...Keith, I first used snowshoes and decided to learn to ski on the PCT! I think if I hadn't had snowshoes I'd never have got through the High Sierra as much of the snow was knee deep and more. I teamed up with three other hikers for that section. Two of them used cross-country skis and I was impressed so I learnt to ski the next winter. Chris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-38724167219583707212014-10-27T23:19:32.056+00:002014-10-27T23:19:32.056+00:00I always carry goggles as well as dark glasses Dav...I always carry goggles as well as dark glasses Dave. As you say in really nasty conditions they are essential. I have ones with orange lenses as these give better definition in flat light and mist. I don't know how varifocals would work under goggles - I'd guess they'd be fine as long as the goggles were roomy enough.Chris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-53471058964479770182014-10-26T11:04:40.622+00:002014-10-26T11:04:40.622+00:00Never did learn how to ski Chris and on my rare tr...Never did learn how to ski Chris and on my rare trips to Scotland in snowy conditions, and over the Sierras on the PCT, I never had snow shoes either. I looked into them for thru-hiking but as always, it was the weight disadvantage that put me off.<br />Makes a lot of sense though, especially the ease of movement and ability to cover ground quicker.<br />~ FozzieKeith / Fozziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14769759072872780973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-22180252388035271132014-10-25T10:47:51.358+01:002014-10-25T10:47:51.358+01:00Great advice Chris.
I like the photo of you weari...Great advice Chris.<br /><br />I like the photo of you wearing goggles. This is something most walkers won't think about. In really nasty conditions with wind blasted spindrift it can sometimes become impossible to look up and figure out where you should be heading - look at that photo of John Manning (?) grimacing leaning into the wind!!<br /><br />I wear varifocal glasses most of the time Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-79075776387537127362014-10-24T20:49:11.383+01:002014-10-24T20:49:11.383+01:00Good common sense advice that arises every year- r...Good common sense advice that arises every year- roll on winter:-) always something nice about going out prepared with the right kit for all weathers, and being comfortable whatever, <br />IanBIanBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18363710483852742151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-60143973981759631942014-10-24T02:03:33.261+01:002014-10-24T02:03:33.261+01:00Extra hat and gloves are a splendid idea! Thanks f...Extra hat and gloves are a splendid idea! Thanks for sharing your experience and wisdom.Michael Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07867819775181508949noreply@blogger.com