Aug 24, 2024 This is gold! I had no idea this was even possible. It could potentially be a game-changer, if I can put on the usual (semi/fully automatic) crampons on hiking boots! Thank you… View Message

Aug 24, 2024 The use case is both walking and plunging.Ay ay ay... Sorry for the miscommunication. To keep things brief, I thought to restrict the scope of the question to only the approach… View Message

Aug 24, 2024 Yes, the actual climb is technical. So I have a Quark in the pack. When you say long, do you mean ankle length or longer still? Micro spikes or universal crampons - I… View Message

Aug 23, 2024 This is in the context of self-supported Himalayan expeditions. We break it down in two parts - 1) approach march for 2-4 days till base camp or ABC. 2) the actual climbing on… View Message

Jul 31, 2024 That's a very useful article. Thanks for sharing! View Message

Jul 31, 2024 Yes, I have gone (on steep (40 - 60+ degrees) compact snow slopes. Roped up, no fixed ropes, single semi-technical ice axe) from summit camp to the summit between 6000-6500m in… View Message