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GGG · 10-16-2020, 12:15 PM

I second the micro spikes advice.

And buy the Katahoola ones and not yak trax or any brand made for running.

These are the ones you want
https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5017-3...raction-Device

For trails once you have spikes

Prairie Mountain, Chester Lake, Rawson Lake,, Grotto Canyon, Johnston Canyon are all a good start. Be aware of avalanche terrain, know what it is and how to stay out of it. For example going on the Fairview side of lake Louise is fairly dangerous and people have died.

The only caveat where snow shoes are needed is if you want to go off trail and play in the snow. Then snow shoes allow you to sink 1-2 feet into powder instead of 3-4 and it’s a ton of work. You can rent at MEC before you buy. I recommend the high end MSRs (if you plan on snowshoe peak bagging) or the cheap Mckinleys at atomosphere that come with poles for less than $100. I don’t believe there is value in any of the intermediate options.

https://www.mec.ca/en/product/6000-8...cent-Snowshoes
https://www.sportchek.ca/categories/...D=332938440_60
Those McKinley’s don’t come with poles but they should have a deal in the next few weeks at sportcheck or atmosphere

10-16-2020, 12:15 PM	#758
GGG Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: California Exp:	I second the micro spikes advice. And buy the Katahoola ones and not yak trax or any brand made for running. These are the ones you want https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5017-3...raction-Device For trails once you have spikes Prairie Mountain, Chester Lake, Rawson Lake,, Grotto Canyon, Johnston Canyon are all a good start. Be aware of avalanche terrain, know what it is and how to stay out of it. For example going on the Fairview side of lake Louise is fairly dangerous and people have died. The only caveat where snow shoes are needed is if you want to go off trail and play in the snow. Then snow shoes allow you to sink 1-2 feet into powder instead of 3-4 and it’s a ton of work. You can rent at MEC before you buy. I recommend the high end MSRs (if you plan on snowshoe peak bagging) or the cheap Mckinleys at atomosphere that come with poles for less than $100. I don’t believe there is value in any of the intermediate options. https://www.mec.ca/en/product/6000-8...cent-Snowshoes https://www.sportchek.ca/categories/...D=332938440_60 Those McKinley’s don’t come with poles but they should have a deal in the next few weeks at sportcheck or atmosphere Last edited by GGG; 10-16-2020 at 12:19 PM.