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Traction device for Grand Canyon in November

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Elliott Wolin BPL Member
PostedJul 7, 2009 at 10:10 am

I'm looking for an update to information in a similar thread concerning traction devices for Grand Canyon hiking in March.

We'll be there around 15-Nov this year (permits arrived last night, second try!). We'll be hiking on the South Kaibab and Bright Angel trails.

Are traction devices needed this early on these trails? If so, what do people think is the best choice?

Microspikes sound great but are heavy and expensive and I only need them for this hike. Would some of the cheaper instep devices be adequate? If so, which ones?

Thanks in advance.

Art … BPL Member
PostedJul 7, 2009 at 11:46 am

my guess would be no. but I'm sure it varies year to year. best to check a few days before arrival.

ben wood
PostedJul 7, 2009 at 12:08 pm

instep crampons should be fine. if i remember correctly, they sell cheap ones at the store at the south rim.

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