 canine loving, machete-toting bushwhacking lake seeker, Indiana Jones hat-wearing off-road 4x4 guru
Surrey Hole, BC
Canada
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Posted - 02/04/2007 : 7:49 PM
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Depends on the hike,no one is gonna carry a 60 litre pack equipped with all the "what if's" on a wander to Norvan falls etc.
choose appropiate terrain.Go with a buddy and/or have a contact that knows where and when you are/expect you back.Stay on trail,unless you are confident with navigation in wintery conditions.Try to stay dry and carry some basics,icluding a headlamp.
A whistle is a great idea,FRS radio is also good,along with a map of the area. |
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Alberta-based choss climbin', flame throwin', rappel lovin', ass talkin' hater who doesn't like "Gumby" for a descriptor
6302 Posts |
Posted - 02/04/2007 : 8:08 PM
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Originally posted by simonc
Something you don't have to carry but you must bring is COMMON SENSE. And don't let your guard down, all it takes is one second of not paying attention and all hell can break loose.
Best answer.
Carrying a rope and all that other crap as minimum gear is just silly. If you are just starting out with winter hiking you'd have to be a totaly gumby to get yourself into the type of terrain where you would need these. Harness and rope and biners ect ect is not hiking gear.
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What is the minimum we have to carry when we hike in this time of the year?
It depends on where you go and how far you are going. |
Edited by - time2clmb on 02/04/2007 8:14 PM |
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Minimum gear for winter hike
