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That was excellent. As I've clocked up more miles, I've started to pay more attention to my feet. You're right. It's "more important" than any other piece of kit
I used to not be a fan of Decathlon, but once you step into their stores and see how many activities they cater for, and realise that you can kit a family of four for any activity and or holiday event, there's no going back. We literally have close to a hundred items, including clothing, backpacks, snorkel gear (that mostly only gets used in the summers), air beds, cook sets, and even weird games like Peteca (found it in a store in Spain), and an odd 'disc petanque/boules' thing (found in a store in Croatia).
Did it earlier today id say its more risky than Crib Goch but only for a short distance. Id avoid completely in wet conditions or very high winds. Good luck.
Did it earlier today id say its more risky than Crib Goch but only for a short distance. Id avoid completely in wet conditions or very high winds. Good luck.
Kind of climbed it my second time mountain climbing by accident but was really fun the rest of it is probably better was definitely close to dying that day
Im 14 as of now just done this with my dad it was pretty fun and the views were amazing, we were there at the top when the northern lights happened it was amazing! I hate heights but mountaineering is so fun
People that read Trail magazine already know everything this guys describing. A more valuable video would be Trail reviewing the current best 4 season boots on the market and providing their recommendations.
Love Innov8. Found them on Black Friday. I use the trailflys for trail running. Very very impressed with their durability. I went for non-waterproof. It's a nonsense for running. Would see the use for walking though when you want all day comfort
I have INOV8 shoes and i think they are awful. The fit is too narrow, they aren't remotely close to being water proof, in fact they're not even close to being water resistant. They also smell horrible, and are the only pair of shoes i have ever owned that smell. I'll never buy their shoes again. The grip is good though.
I agree with the slightly narrow fit, but that's exactly what these new ROCLITES address - they're a wider, more anatomical fit. I found them much more comfortable. I've just come back from the Lakes where it was very, VERY wet underfoot, and I tested the shoes with no problems at all. The only time my feet got wet was when I sank in above the ankle, and the boots wouldn't have had that problem - the Gore-Tex lining seems entirely reliable. As for the smell, well, I've not had an issue with previous models, and it's too early to tell with these, but I'll let you know! Ben
@@trailmagazine Well, it maybe not good for extreme conditions , but it would be good enough for a storm rain. I think it should be ok to last for a few years. And it cost less than $40!
Two buddies of mine are doing Crib Goch this month. They asked me if I wanted to come; not a chance. I love climbing mountains, done all the tallest ones in the UK but I don’t like these sort of knife edges. Neither of them have any experience with scrambles or climbing so lord knows how they’ll get on with it.
Have done many hundreds of miles in the Lake district but never been tempted over sharp edge I never considered doing a walk where a mistake can be the end of everything. I'd rather carry on to enjoy the Lakes than risk falling just for the sake of saying "I've done that." Fabulous view from the top of Blencathra
That's an entirely valid point of view. Nobody should feel they have to do anything, and as you say, there's plenty of amazing stuff for everybody in our mountains without anyone having to stray too far out of their comfort zone. Stick to what you enjoy!
Today is March 17, 2024 and I just found this video from Savannah Georgia USA. Very good instructions and great information. Also, beautiful countryside there!
Thanks for the nice review! Two questions: Why would you not use the Mid GTX for off-path/heather bashing? Do you think the Mid GTX would be OK for 15-20 km per day? I've most recently used Inoc8 335s for the type of trip in mind, but now I'm looking for something a bit sturdier, that will work woth microspikes/light crampons. Cheers!
The Mescalito Mids are essentially approach shoes with a higher ankle cuff. They're very light and comfortable, but also very flexible and not as tough or supportive as proper 3-season hiking boots. For off-path hiking on uneven and unpredictable terrain I'd want something a little burlier - particularly as they are flat soled (there's no cutaway at the heel) so don't offer quite the same level of grip. Ben
At present the difference between magnetic north and grid north in the UK is minimal, and actually zero in many places. The bearing you take from the map will be close enough without having to worry too much about magnetic variation. Plus, for people just starting out in navigation it's another factor that can complicate the learning.
Bonjour monsieur. J'ai acheté un appareil comme le vôtre Mais pas de CD Est ce que tu peux m'aider Comment puis-je en obtenir une copie? J'ai beaucoup cherché sur Internet et je n'ai rien trouvé..
I had a Zoleo for 2 years now. It has worked absolutely flawlessly. If fact if I had to choose between paying for cell service or the Zoleo service it would be Zoleo. Just knowing it works anywhere on the planet. (Except in the bottom of a parking garage). You could be floating on a raft in the South Pacific and have a chat with your wife.
I live and walk in the far north of Scotland, and bought one of these recently, after seeing a mention in Scottish Mountaineer, the MCoS magazine. I'm in my late sixties, and walk alone, often in remote places with no phone signal. Whilst I'm not doing anything technically difficult these days, I finally decided to get something like a Zoleo, as injuries/ill health are more likely, given my age. If the device enables me to have a few more years in the hills, then it's worth it. I was fortunate with pricing: the device cost me £149 in December, and I received a code when I created an account on the site which waived the one-off registration fee.