CP_Climber_2014 wrote:LesterLong wrote:I don't know anything about snow shoes, but I climbed Marcy about 3 weeks ago, and I'd say that microspikes are out of the question. Poles are mandatory now, too.
Good luck! I really enjoyed climbing it.
Are two poles mandatory? I have one Leki, but I have an ice axe that could (in a pinch) suffice as a second pole - not for regular use though, as the axe is too short.
CP
I don't really know, and i don't want to lead you astray. I climbed 3 weeks ago, and 2 poles was absolutely not mandatory. Of course conditions could have changed. My guess, though, is that 2 poles is still not mandatory.
Not sure if an ice axe is necessary, either, as it never seemed to get that steep.
Hope this helps!