San Diego area pilgrims

[karenfromcali]

Wanted to share that REI sports store in San Diego is holding a class on snow safety for those pilgrims considering walking in winter. It's a 1 hour long and the class is free. They also have a class for beginning hiking (fee) as well as several others.

I'm sure other stores do these classes too so check your area if you are interested.

http://www.rei.com/learn.html

 

[MendiWalker]

Wanted to share that REI sports store in San Diego is holding a class on snow safety for those pilgrims considering walking in winter. It's a 1 hour long and the class is free. They also have a class for beginning hiking (fee) as well as several others.

I'm sure other stores do these classes too so check your area if you are interested.

http://www.rei.com/learn.html

Here´s a couple of tips for you regarding snow.

If you do encounter snow when crossing e.g. the Pyrenees , don´t be the first to start walking. Let others open up the path. Walking in virgin snow is extremely tiring.

As well when coming down a slope, dig you heels first into the snow. You avoid risk of slipping and sliding down the mountain slope.

Buen Camino!

 

[karenfromcali]

Here´s a couple of tips for you regarding snow.

If you do encounter snow when crossing e.g. the Pyrenees , don´t be the first to start walking. Let others open up the path. Walking in virgin snow is extremely tiring.

As well when coming down a slope, dig you heels first into the snow. You avoid risk of slipping and sliding down the mountain slope.

Buen Camino!

Good advice. Thank you. I was at REI today and saw these light weight chains/crampons for hiking boots? Thought they may give me a little extra traction if there is snow/ice. Any thoughts?

 

[indyinmaine]

Somewhat unrelated but related to San Diego. Anyone know two women, Barbara and Cathy, who were walking last September with Eileen from Portland. If so have them contact me.
Indy