Microspikes Needed on the Incline?
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mountainrev
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Microspikes Needed on the Incline?
We moved to the Springs this last September, just in time for the Manitou Incline to close. Now that it's re-opened, I'm thinking of doing it tomorrow morning (12/30). This will be my first time. Just wondering if microspikes are needed. Anyone done it recently and can comment on the conditions? Thanks!
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gorshkov
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Re: Microspikes Needed on the Incline?
I was in the springs over Christmas, and did the incline on the 26th. Microspikes would have been nice, but weren't necessary - I didn't have them, and it looked like most of the other people I saw didn't either. If you have microspikes, I'd take them, but don't necessarily go out and buy them just for the incline.
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Stratosfearsome
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Re: Microspikes Needed on the Incline?
I'd bring them, just in case. (It faces east, after all.)
Here's a webcam, obviously it is dark right now (I looked though): cograilway.com/manitou/inclinecam.jpg
I mean, between October and April in Colorado, I always throw Microspikes in my pack. I consider them a "top ten essential."
Have fun! And keep your eyes peeled for Olympians, they're active this time of year.
Rob
Here's a webcam, obviously it is dark right now (I looked though): cograilway.com/manitou/inclinecam.jpg
I mean, between October and April in Colorado, I always throw Microspikes in my pack. I consider them a "top ten essential."
Have fun! And keep your eyes peeled for Olympians, they're active this time of year.
Rob
Nobody climbs 14ers anymore, they’re too crowded.
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mountainrev
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Re: Microspikes Needed on the Incline?
Follow-up: It was a gorgeous morning on the Incline. We did wear our microspikes. It would have been do-able without, but much, much easier and safer with them. We took the Barr Trail down, and the spikes were even more welcome on the trail.
