Packed snow trail
Even on hard-packed snow, trail traction devices can add a level of comfort and security…
Hillsound Trail Crampon Pro
The front points on the Hillsound Trail Crampon Pro point forward, but are tucked safely…
Hillsound Trail Crampon Pro
The front points on the Hillsound Trail Crampon Pro point forward, but are tucked safely…
KTS Steel Crampon – Hillsound Trail Crampon Pro
A step up in trail traction aids for hikers are the KTS Steel Crampon (left)…
Kahtoola MICROspikes versus YakTrax XTR Extreme.
Kahtoola MICROspikes versus YakTrax XTR Extreme. Which works better on this type of packed snow?…
YakTrax XTR Extreme
The "anti-balling plates" on the YakTrax XTR Extreme help keep we snow from packing into…
Kahtoola MICROspikes
Kahtoola MICROspikes were the first of a new category of trail traction aids and are…
Conga Line at Jay Peak
It isn't uncommon these days to see a posse of Telemark and Alpine Touring skiers…
Why You Need Traction Aids
Thaws, rains and re-freezes can leave hiking trails looking more like slanted skating rinks. Winter…