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Reddit mentions of Hillsound Trail Crampon Traction Device
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Reddit mentions: 1
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- Ergonomic plate system for added spike stability
- Elastomer harness easily stretches to fit most footwear
- Rip and stick over-shoe strap keeps device secure on footwear
- Two-thirds of an inch spikes grip ice and packed snow
- Hinged plate flexes with the sole of the boot
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| Release date | September 2012 |
I was up there yesterday! Here is an album of what it looked like.
It was beautiful. Had a really great time. There were maybe 10 other people on the trail for the day. One guy was up there in blue jeans for some reason.
This was my second winter ascent. Did Camel's Hump last weekend. I used the Sunset Ridge Trail for both the ascent and descent. I used Hillsound Trail Crampons most of the way and they did a great job. I used trekking poles as well.
There was plenty of ice, especially on exposed ridges, and there were a few tricky places, but with crampons it was not a problem. The wind was pretty severe on the summit. I was almost blown over a couple times and did not linger up there. The snow was waist deep in places along the ridge approaching the Chin. Snowshoes would probably be helpful as winter progresses.
Not sure if an axe would be necessary on this route, but I haven't seen what it is like up there in January.