Photos From 02/08 Trip

[Ellen]

Howdy Kathy,
I second Karen's recommendations for the MSR Lightning Ascents. Next to the microspikes, they're the best money I've spent recently on gear.

Lance and I will be heading up the San Bernardino peak trail tomorrow before daybreak and I'll post a trip report.

Miles of smiles,
Ellen

[calicokat]

Thank you all for the comments on the photos. I used a Canon 40D with a 24-105 F/4L IS and Circular Polarizer.

Looking forward to going up again........

[EMan]

Terrific High Quality Pics!

No wonder you watermarked them. Best pictures of Mark I've ever seen...

[KathyW]

Well, the MCR Lightning Ascent's I ordered were delivered and I'll be shipping them back. They don't look like they'll work for me. I don't like the shape or the crampon system on them - it's not as agressive as on my Atlas shoes and I don't trust that the outer serrated rim will make up for the lack of agressive crampons. I'll stick with my Atlas snowshoes for now and I might end up buying the either the newer Elecktra 12's or the BC 24's if I see them on sale somewhere.

[Rick F]

I bought a pair of MSR Lightning Ascents two years ago. I carried them on my pack on a few hikes but I didn't encounter enough deep, soft snow to need to use them until this year. I really like them! On two trips to San J this winter these snow shoes surprised me by just how steep of an angle they would hold me on.

[KathyW]

I'm back to thinking about trying out the MSR Lightning Ascents to see how they work out - maybe looks are deceiving. I would have bought them at REI where I could return them after I used them, but they didn't have them instock. Oh well, I guess I can sell them on ebay if I don't end up liking them.