South Lake North Lake Loop TR

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orbweaver
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Re: South Lake North Lake Loop TR

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I have a permit to enter Piute Pass on August 10, going to South Lake. A friend did this trip last year at about the same time and said he only had to wade Evolution Creek, I believe. Now I'm reading about a couple of difficult crossings. Any advice will be appreciated. I'll certainly give a trip report when I return. Thanks.
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Re: South Lake North Lake Loop TR

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Mike M, ManoftooMany,

Thank you very much for the advice. I'll take the microspikes just in case, but unless we get trail reports indicating otherwise I'll leave the crampons and axe.

WD, here is a link to the microspikes. They seem to be what the through hikers primarily use:

http://www.rei.com/product/774966/kahto ... ion-system" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

There are not too many trail conditions when crampons would be better, but the lack of toe spikes and longer spikes on the edges make them less secure when cutting and kicking steps on steep slopes. They also take much less practice and skill to use properly than crampons. If you take the microspikes and don't use them you have wasted 12 ounces.
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