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I'd throw in an early start (maybe first light). That way, even if you're moving slower than planned you still have plenty of time to summit, and descend before the snow gets extra sloppy. Have fun.

I really prefer not to wear or bring those huge, heavy, and uncomfortable plastic climbing boots, but the crampons that REI rent r only for plastic boots.

So...I went to sports authority and bought these...



Has anyone used these on snow? Do you guys think this will be adequate enough on summit day?

Nope. Don't need plastics for crampons - but you do need boots that will take crampons.

lol, yeah I know, but like I just stated, REI only rents the crampons that go with their plastic boots.

Why not just solve the problem by buying yourself some crampons? Something like the Black Diamond Contact strap-ons, which would work with your favorite hiking boot. Save yourself the overkill and weight of plastic boots. Then, you've got crampons for your next adventure.

http://www.geartrade.com/item/139504

I would CAN the boots and go with the crampons !

I wore my LEATHER boots with NO crampons in the summer of 1983; all's I had was an
ice axe to control myself during glissading. Also, you'll need a pair of goggles.

Of course, I'm a bonafide resident of AZ now, so can you trust me ??? Your choice ..

http://www.summitpost.org/object_discussion.php?type=message_board&object_id=150198&discussion_id=65206#65206

TheViper wrote:lol, yeah I know, but like I just stated, REI only rents the crampons that go with their plastic boots.

Well, rent the whole shibang or find some instep crampons, which are way better than those other things you posted. Some of the very lightweight alu crampons will fit onto most any boot as well.

Yeah, a person's feet are very important.

Believe me. I know a lot about feet.

The problem is I dont have the money to buy crampons. I know what I posted doesnt come closet to crampons, but alot of people are completely fine climbing adams wihout them...these things I posted might just be just enough to provide a liitle more grip on summit day. Im gonna test them out on Hood tomm, hopefully they still hve enough snow up there still.

You shouldn't have a problem on Adams, then ..

Hood always has enough snow, unless you're a fluorescent llama!

TheViper wrote:The problem is I dont have the money to buy crampons. I know what I posted doesnt come closet to crampons, but alot of people are completely fine climbing adams wihout them...these things I posted might just be just enough to provide a liitle more grip on summit day. Im gonna test them out on Hood tomm, hopefully they still hve enough snow up there still.

Not sure I'd climb Hood in those, but. . . maybe. Guess you'll find out. Good luck.

Yaktrak are a total disaster. They will last an hour max on your feet and break. I have broken four sets in seven hikes! Microspikes are better but crampons are the best and I have seen for $100. You don't need top of the line. An ice axe I think is mandatory. I have seen people go up without one but I think they are really not being wise. Yes the route is technically easy but there are spots where you would like to self arrest if you fall. Besides if done right an axe is great steer in a glissade and you can have much better control of yourself with an ice axe then any other piece of equipment.

Most important is to have fun on this mountain. Mount Adams is a great mountain with a great view. It was my first +10000 foot mountain and my first volcano. Now I am addicted to volcanoes and will probably be hitting Orizaba by the end of this year. Take care, be safe and have a blast.

Ok I got it about the Yaktrax, so spikes are better...hmmm, what about these, would these do an adequate job?

http://www.32north.com/

No.

Grivel G10 New Classic.

BD Contact Strap

Both under $100 if you shop around online.

lol, again...I cannot afford crampons...if I could I absolutely wouldve purchased them, the most I can do is $50