I have a question, It is easier to carrier weight on a sled or on your back. for example lets say you had a 50 lb pack. would it be easier to sled it or backpack it? I want to get more into back country trekking here in colorado, we have a lot more hill and a lot less meadows to trek on and I'm wondering if a self would be a better option to allow me to go farther.
@MrDieseltwitch With steep slopes, the heavy toboggan becomes impossible. Alpine trekkers have to travel light. But 50 pounds is too hevay on your back in deep snow. Its hard enough snowshoeing/skiing and sinking with every step. The best option seems to be a small 4-5 foot pulk with hip harness and poles, and a light day pack on your back. This will let you snowshoe or ski without bogging down, and most of the gear weight is on the sled.
Good safety tip. I am taking risk and keeping my bindings closed, but I know it is a risk. The ice was good here. I have my ice picks around my neck always ready. My first attempt would be to haul myself out with my ice picks, with skis on. If that does not work, I can with one hand reach down unclip the ski binding, but I know it would be hard to do this.
@PineMartyn Hi Martin! Yes, I plan to do that. I am still refining the kit (its never quite done), but I suppose it will never be perfect, so I might as well make a video of it as-is. Then I could do updates as I change it.
I have a question, It is easier to carrier weight on a sled or on your back. for example lets say you had a 50 lb pack. would it be easier to sled it or backpack it? I want to get more into back country trekking here in colorado, we have a lot more hill and a lot less meadows to trek on and I'm wondering if a self would be a better option to allow me to go farther.
MrDieseltwitch 3 weeks ago
@MrDieseltwitch With steep slopes, the heavy toboggan becomes impossible. Alpine trekkers have to travel light. But 50 pounds is too hevay on your back in deep snow. Its hard enough snowshoeing/skiing and sinking with every step. The best option seems to be a small 4-5 foot pulk with hip harness and poles, and a light day pack on your back. This will let you snowshoe or ski without bogging down, and most of the gear weight is on the sled.
Wintertrekker 3 weeks ago
Awesome buddy. Good system you have there :o) You are the "wintertrekker" ;o)
Ggreenvideos 1 month ago
@Ggreenvideos Thanks Rich! I have been on my butt too long at home....time to get out again!
Wintertrekker 1 month ago
Very nice!
kgdblade 1 month ago
@kgdblade Thanks Ken! Looking forward to your next winter video!
Wintertrekker 1 month ago
Good safety tip. I am taking risk and keeping my bindings closed, but I know it is a risk. The ice was good here. I have my ice picks around my neck always ready. My first attempt would be to haul myself out with my ice picks, with skis on. If that does not work, I can with one hand reach down unclip the ski binding, but I know it would be hard to do this.
Wintertrekker 1 month ago
when ski over ice i allways open my skis,
i cand get up from the water with my skis on, so it need to be possible for me to kick the skis off in the water,
fredde
hobbexp 1 month ago
I'd like to see what exactly goes into your 'I-just-broke-through-ice-must-make-fire-in-fast-without-fail' kit. Your next video perhaps?
Cheers,
-Martin
PineMartyn 1 month ago
@PineMartyn Hi Martin! Yes, I plan to do that. I am still refining the kit (its never quite done), but I suppose it will never be perfect, so I might as well make a video of it as-is. Then I could do updates as I change it.
Wintertrekker 1 month ago
Wow, you're going at high speed there! - Hmm, headed for the next pub? ;o)
Sorry just kidding.
Have a good week to come, Tim
steintanz 1 month ago
@steintanz I was very thirsty!
Wintertrekker 1 month ago
cool vid love it
dexterlexter123 1 month ago
@dexterlexter123 Thank you!
Wintertrekker 1 month ago