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Do you know what version of the Trail Crampons you were using: Hillsound Equipment’s Winter Traction Devices I wonder if the FreeStep6s would have been better suited for how you were using them: – The minimalist spike design means that you can comfortably wear the FreeSteps6 for an extended time, ev...

*Ascend Baldy Bowl in snow
*Register Ridge > Harwood > Baldy > Descend Baldy Bowl in snow
*Iron Mtn
*Telegraph in snow

I created some graphics showing the elevation profiles of some of the 'common' routes up Baldy. I will add more info to this page as time allows. You can see the graphs here:

Route Comparisons: Mt. Baldy

I went for a hike before work the other day. I only had 5 hours, so I did not summit Harwood or Baldy, but it was a fun day. Some highlights: https://eispiraten.com/images-archived/hikinggeek.com/wp-content/plugins/global-gallery/albums/2014_1218_Register_Ridge/800/DSC00992_pano_1800.jpg https://eis...

Here is my initial review of Hillsound Trail Crampons. The review will get updated as I log more miles on them. Does anyone have any experience regarding the durability of Hillsound products?

Gear Review: Hillsound Trail Crampons

I took my in-laws (father & brother) to Joshua Tree this past weekend for some hiking and rock scrambling.

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