soillroots Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Hey, just wondering, what is sufficient for alpine climbing in the Cascades, strap-on crampons or step-in? I'm planning on doing lots of alpine rock this summer, so I need something that's going to get me across moderately steep to easy snow and possibly ice. I'm not planning on doing any steep/waterfall ice where tools are necessary. I'm thinking that any time I have on crampons...I won't be tied in. Do I get boots and step-in crampons or go lite and stick with hiking shoes and strap-ons? What would the alpine climber that wants to get routes done in single day pushes do?? Thanks for the input!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 aluminum strap on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken4ord Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Second that. I have also used them for ice as well though they don't climb as good as my step ins. Also going light you will not want to wear boots and strap-ons are the only thing you are going to get attach to sneakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvashtarkatena Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Third that. Definitely the preferred solution for what you want to do. Think about picking up a pair of six point aluminums for traversing easier snow/ice as a second pair at some point. At 7 oz/pr, you can't beat 'em for climbs that involve only a little slippy terrain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_Simpkins Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 I'd get strap ons. That way you can use them with your tennies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinker Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 I'd get a strap on. That way you can use it with your teenies Is that legal? Another vote for aluminum strap ons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinfox Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Don't listen to these people. They are crazy. You need to get some aluminum strap-ons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 I saw some sweet aluminum strap on crampons at Promountainsports that had steel front points on them....seem like a pretty good way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstach Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Why are aluminum strap-ons so expensive? Seems to me, something made out of recycled pop cans should be cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamin Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 If you cross any rock at all and I guarantee that you will, the aluminum crampons will dull faster than steel. Get steel strap on crampons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinfox Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 If you cross any rock at all and I guarantee that you will, the aluminum crampons will dull faster than steel... So? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 If you cross any rock at all and I guarantee that you will, the aluminum crampons will dull faster than steel. Get steel strap on crampons. Jamin's got first "hand" knowledge about the importance of sharp crampons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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