Bought a pair of these whilst in the Lakes last winter and have been using them on my ski boots whilst walking to/from ski lifts. They are brilliant on hard snow and ice and can be fitted quickly and easily. At around £15 they're cheaper than many similar products. Highly recommended!
http://www.yaktrax.co.uk/
Think I need a pair for the U.K. at the moment...getting fed up of sheet ice everywhere
Look good. If I didnt live in southern Spain I might well give these a try!
Do you think these are an "lightweight" alternative to crampons for some gentle winter walking?
(02-09-2012 03:21 PM)elperronegro Wrote: [ -> ]Look good. If I didnt live in southern Spain I might well give these a try!
Do you think these are an "lightweight" alternative to crampons for some gentle winter walking?
Richard,
The Yaktrax are fine on icy paths and even on compacted snow on relatively gentle slopes but they tend to 'ball-up' in soft snow. I would always use crampons though on steep, icy slopes.
Might get my parents some