JAK
03-20-2013, 05:53
Perhaps the last good snowfall of the year here. Half done my paper route in 6" of fresh snow and taking a coffee break. Decided on a footwear change. Thought it would be fun for people to post their experience, footwear strategies, and trudging tactics in various snow conditions and depths.
When is light streamlined footwear better than boots, snowshoes, skis, etc? Not that you always have much choice when struck by a chance snowfall on otherwise clear or trampled trails. How much does just a little bit of fresh snow slow you down? How about 3", or 6". When is better to lift your foot? When is it better to drag your foot? Again not much choice, and within a km or so your body will find the best motion for the conditions.
I am heading out for the last half now. Switched from my winter boots to my light sneakers. Gortex socks would be ideal but it will only be about 40 minutes so I can afford to get my feet wet. Hope you all enjoy the thread. Hope to hear some more of Teepee Walters swimming in 3 feet of snow stories, with 70 pounds of gear, uphill in both directions. Great stuff.
When is light streamlined footwear better than boots, snowshoes, skis, etc? Not that you always have much choice when struck by a chance snowfall on otherwise clear or trampled trails. How much does just a little bit of fresh snow slow you down? How about 3", or 6". When is better to lift your foot? When is it better to drag your foot? Again not much choice, and within a km or so your body will find the best motion for the conditions.
I am heading out for the last half now. Switched from my winter boots to my light sneakers. Gortex socks would be ideal but it will only be about 40 minutes so I can afford to get my feet wet. Hope you all enjoy the thread. Hope to hear some more of Teepee Walters swimming in 3 feet of snow stories, with 70 pounds of gear, uphill in both directions. Great stuff.