gregp
12-19-2009, 11:25
Hey all,
I had to cancel an earlier attempt at this section this year due to work and am now looking at the first week of February to give this a go. I have a few questions and was hoping I might find some answers here.
First of all, I'm still a little unsure of where to park my car at Neels and how that works. I talked to lady at Mountain Crossings and she told me of a place to park close by. She also gave me Cool Breeze's phone # for a shuttle. Does this sound like the best plan? To leave my car at Neels, shuttle to springer and hike back? Will my car be safe there?
Second, I've been reading a lot here about Blood mountain and it seems to have a fairly technical descent. Will this be doable if covered in ice and snow? Should I buy crampons or yaktrax for this?
Am I completely retarded to try this section in the middle of winter? :-?
Any other tidbits, words of wisdom, and advice are also welcome so feel free. :D
Thanks in advance!
I had to cancel an earlier attempt at this section this year due to work and am now looking at the first week of February to give this a go. I have a few questions and was hoping I might find some answers here.
First of all, I'm still a little unsure of where to park my car at Neels and how that works. I talked to lady at Mountain Crossings and she told me of a place to park close by. She also gave me Cool Breeze's phone # for a shuttle. Does this sound like the best plan? To leave my car at Neels, shuttle to springer and hike back? Will my car be safe there?
Second, I've been reading a lot here about Blood mountain and it seems to have a fairly technical descent. Will this be doable if covered in ice and snow? Should I buy crampons or yaktrax for this?
Am I completely retarded to try this section in the middle of winter? :-?
Any other tidbits, words of wisdom, and advice are also welcome so feel free. :D
Thanks in advance!