Boot Crampon for Mt Goat hunt?
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From: SRBarefoot
07-Apr-17
Will be going on a Mt Goat hunt on Kodiak Island in mid October 2107. Does anyone have a suggestion or recommendation on what type (or manufacturer) of boot crampon to buy?
From: Ambush
07-Apr-17
I use these from Hillsound. Easy in and off. Middle of the road for aggressiveness. Crampons and trekking poles are two essential items IMO
From: SDHNTR(home)
07-Apr-17
Depends on the terrain. No personal experience on Kodiak so I'm not equipped to answer. All I know is that on the two trips I've been on in the Chugach, I needed nothing less than a full step in, crampon. I used ones from Black Diamond.
From: SRBarefoot
07-Apr-17
Thank you , appreciate the input.
From: yeager
07-Apr-17
In Oct 2107, you might need a good wheel chair :) I know you meant 2017.....good luck.
From: TEmbry
07-Apr-17
I carried Kahtoola Microspikes on my Kodiak hunt last October, but never ended up using them. I would definitely take some sort of traction aide, I wouldn't be the best resource for how aggressive it needs to be.
From: BULELK1
08-Apr-17
I want to know your training routine if you are hunting Mnt. Goats in 2107!! haha
Keep us posted on your hunt this fall.
Good luck, Robb
From: Steve H.
10-Apr-17
My buddy and I use the microspike on "generic" goat hunts, great on wet grass too. Late season and serious glacial country you would want full crampons like SD mentioned. Kodiak that I have seen I'd probably go with the microspikes.