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<blockquote data-quote="Guy M" data-source="post: 187946" data-attributes="member: 8622"><p>I have backpacked on snowshoes, and also on cross-country skis. It's not easy, but it's easier than trying to traverse the snow-covered mountains without them. I've been doing it for 30+ years now. It was easier when I was younger, but I just make realistic expectations for myself now that I'm in my 50's. </p><p></p><p>To pack in that far in the snow, carrying a hunter's load, you're going to have to be in great shape, and it might be real smart to spend some time with some mountaineers - depending on what kind of terrain you're getting into. Never forget avalanche danger. I lost a dear friend climbing on Mt. Ranier years ago. Keep your weight low. You may be able to get by with a very light tent - but it has to be strong enough to provide shelter from the mountain weather. </p><p></p><p>Books have been written about this. More than I can ever put into a little post on the internet. Consider getting a copy of "Mountaineering, Freedom of the Hills." It's the textbook for general purpose mountaineering - and there's some useful stuff in it for hunters - although I don't believe it mentions the word "hunt" once. </p><p></p><p>I was using snowshoes to pack in when I was in high school in the 1970's and then graduated to cross-country skis. They're better in some conditions. The Marines provided me some excellent training at the Mountain Warfare Training Center - made three trips there during my career and learned every time. They offer a great package - our battalion spent a month up there in the Sierras, every night in a tent or snow shelter and pretty much every day on either skis or snowshoes. Then I got to do it again on the east coast and in Norway about 10 years ago on a NATO exercise. </p><p></p><p>PM me if you want more info on moving through the snowy mountains with snowshoes and/or skis. It's quite feasible - but it takes some prep to pull it off. </p><p></p><p>Regards, Guy</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Guy M, post: 187946, member: 8622"] I have backpacked on snowshoes, and also on cross-country skis. It's not easy, but it's easier than trying to traverse the snow-covered mountains without them. I've been doing it for 30+ years now. It was easier when I was younger, but I just make realistic expectations for myself now that I'm in my 50's. To pack in that far in the snow, carrying a hunter's load, you're going to have to be in great shape, and it might be real smart to spend some time with some mountaineers - depending on what kind of terrain you're getting into. Never forget avalanche danger. I lost a dear friend climbing on Mt. Ranier years ago. Keep your weight low. You may be able to get by with a very light tent - but it has to be strong enough to provide shelter from the mountain weather. Books have been written about this. More than I can ever put into a little post on the internet. Consider getting a copy of "Mountaineering, Freedom of the Hills." It's the textbook for general purpose mountaineering - and there's some useful stuff in it for hunters - although I don't believe it mentions the word "hunt" once. I was using snowshoes to pack in when I was in high school in the 1970's and then graduated to cross-country skis. They're better in some conditions. The Marines provided me some excellent training at the Mountain Warfare Training Center - made three trips there during my career and learned every time. They offer a great package - our battalion spent a month up there in the Sierras, every night in a tent or snow shelter and pretty much every day on either skis or snowshoes. Then I got to do it again on the east coast and in Norway about 10 years ago on a NATO exercise. PM me if you want more info on moving through the snowy mountains with snowshoes and/or skis. It's quite feasible - but it takes some prep to pull it off. Regards, Guy [/QUOTE]
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