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Pulk or Pack
I am considering using a pulk sled for my next trip. In searching the
information highway, I've found comments varying from: A sled is the only way to go. to I went on a trip with a guy with a sled. He bonked, vomited, and ended up leaving the sled on the trail. On all of my previous backcountry ski trips, my friends and I have always carried everything on our backs. Here is the type of trip during which I am considering using a sled instead of a big backpack: a. Colorado 10th Mountain Hut system b. Trips into some of the easier huts to reach, less steep and less distance c. Spending several nights at the same hut and returning, no hut-to-hut skiing d. Relatively heavy load, perhaps 50 to 80 pounds (traveling with spouse with neck/back problems precluding her from carrying all of her own gear, me sort of acting as guide to several less experienced people so that I'll be carrying more of the safety/emergency gear, desire to haul the weight of fresh food, wine, etc.) I have read that if it is clear that the trip will involve breaking trail in fresh, deep, soft snow, then it is best to leave the sled at home. Of course, this is not always predictable and sometimes one can end up breaking trail in deep snow in bad weather when it was not anticipated. I considering buying the pulk sled made by Granite Gear. Any comments, suggestions? BobT |
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BobT wrote:
I am considering using a pulk sled for my next trip. In searching the information highway, I've found comments varying from: A sled is the only way to go. to I went on a trip with a guy with a sled. He bonked, vomited, and ended up leaving the sled on the trail. On all of my previous backcountry ski trips, my friends and I have always carried everything on our backs. Here is the type of trip during which I am considering using a sled instead of a big backpack: a. Colorado 10th Mountain Hut system b. Trips into some of the easier huts to reach, less steep and less distance c. Spending several nights at the same hut and returning, no hut-to-hut skiing d. Relatively heavy load, perhaps 50 to 80 pounds (traveling with spouse with neck/back problems precluding her from carrying all of her own gear, me sort of acting as guide to several less experienced people so that I'll be carrying more of the safety/emergency gear, desire to haul the weight of fresh food, wine, etc.) I have read that if it is clear that the trip will involve breaking trail in fresh, deep, soft snow, then it is best to leave the sled at home. Of course, this is not always predictable and sometimes one can end up breaking trail in deep snow in bad weather when it was not anticipated. I considering buying the pulk sled made by Granite Gear. Any comments, suggestions? BobT My info tells me that a pulk is the way to go. They are also easy to make. For good information go here http://www.skipulk.com/ VtSkier |
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BobT wrote:
I considering buying the pulk sled made by Granite Gear. From what I have heard, they have stopped making them. VtSkier wrote: My info tells me that a pulk is the way to go. I've only used them a couple times with skis but it was nice both times. One time was with a foot of powder on an easy slope and it didn't pull hard at all. The other trip was spring snow with me breaking through about 6 inches. The spring trip was off trail through the Vail type woods and the sled seemed to actual help me make turns on the way down. I also used them on my trip to Jellystone last year with snowshoes and loved them. They are also easy to make. For good information go here http://www.skipulk.com/ I tried a Xmart sled with that pole system and the sled started tearing after a couple of trips with snowshoes. The Paris sled on that page is much stronger. It looks to be bomb proof and is made of polypropylene instead of fiber glass. I've heard that after they get scratched up, the poly slides better than the fiberglass. Ed Huesers Http://www.grandshelters.com |
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"Ed Huesers" wrote in message ... BobT wrote: I considering buying the pulk sled made by Granite Gear. From what I have heard, they have stopped making them. Ed Huesers Http://www.grandshelters.com Thanks Ed, Despite Eds Bouffard's web page stating, "Rumors indicate that it is limited to available stock and that the pulk will no longer be made.", that is not exactly the case. I spoke with Granite Gear customer service today. They still make the expedition pulk sled in limited quantities. The made a small fall production run and all of these pulks are spoken for. They are considering making a few more in February. BobT |
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BobT wrote:
I considering buying the pulk sled made by Granite Gear. Ed Huesers wrote: From what I have heard, they have stopped making them. BobT wrote: Despite Eds Bouffard's web page stating, "Rumors indicate that it is limited to available stock and that the pulk will no longer be made.", that is not exactly the case. Thanks Bob, I'll be sure to pass it on. It wouldn't be good to get a rumor like that going. I spoke with Granite Gear customer service today. I've met and talked to the fellas from Granite gear at the show I go to in Mpls and they're a good bunch. They still make the expedition pulk sled in limited quantities. The made a small fall production run and all of these pulks are spoken for. They are considering making a few more in February. They've been around a long time. Although I've never used a high end pulk, I'd guess their's to be one of the better ones. Ed Huesers http://www.grandshelters.com |
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