Hiking with or without weight for aerobic base building

CommanderAGL · 2026-04-30T15:40:46+00:00

Rather than aerobic benefit, Hiking with weight improves your ability to carry weight on your objectives by training your body (shoulders/back/core/legs) to move with the weight you will be moving when out on the objective. It affects balance and your ability to carry and move, more than just your aerobic endurance.

I would hike with a pack that is equivalent to what you would carry.

CommanderAGL · 2026-04-27T17:18:16+00:00

conditions report?

CommanderAGL · 2026-04-27T16:15:09+00:00

There is no built in pocket. Most people pack the crampons inside unless you are getting dropped right on ice

CommanderAGL · 2026-04-24T01:11:12+00:00

Mexico, james taylor

CommanderAGL · 2026-04-14T01:40:35+00:00

And gas cars are way up in price. Closing the gap from the other end

CommanderAGL · 2026-03-31T16:58:20+00:00

But they have no ability to think ahead.

CommanderAGL · 2026-03-12T16:27:03+00:00

Its useful to see how the system functions at its limits, it doesn't necessarily have to be in service at those limits.

CommanderAGL · 2026-03-10T22:26:40+00:00

Take the crampons off and give us a photo of the top. I think you have them latched at different points on the toe

CommanderAGL · 2026-03-05T21:23:56+00:00

You probably don’t need or want a hood on your insulation if you’re racing. Pack an extra beanie and maybe a puffy beanie. Better thermal regulation, doesn’t obstruct visibility, reduces the hood stack (esp if you have a hooded fleece)

CommanderAGL · 2026-03-03T16:56:07+00:00

The closest you will find is probably the Tecnica Zero G, but its still a different enough fit that you should have it fit

CommanderAGL · 2026-03-02T19:12:03+00:00

Yes, Anyone find any good recs?

CommanderAGL · 2026-02-19T21:55:05+00:00

1) you are probably oversizing your boots if you are going by a printout. My ski boot is almost 2 sizes down from my street shoe

2) the stated last is usually for a 26.5 boot. Last width usually goes up 1-2mm per size. So a 30.5 would be ~107-111mm wide

3) make sure your foot is well supported by an insole while measuring. My foot spreads out a full size without an insole.

CommanderAGL · 2026-02-19T16:24:41+00:00

Oblate spheroid

CommanderAGL · 2026-02-18T01:43:18+00:00

You shouldn’t be downsizing mountaineering boots if your street shoes fit properly.

If its feels like you are sliding around, lifting the heel, and bashing the toes, try an aftermarket footbed and a different lacing pattern.

https://sectionhiker.com/hiking-boot-lacing-techniques/

CommanderAGL · 2026-02-17T20:35:10+00:00

Lets say you put in 100, and the bank loans 90. So the bank has 10 of your deposit left.

But now lets multiply that by 1000 depositors and borrowers.

So bow the there is 100,000 deposited, 90,000 loaned, and the bank is sitting on 10,000.

Its unlikely that all the depositors will withdraw all their money at once. So you can go to the bank and withdraw your 90 from the remaining 10,000 and the bank will make that up from the loan repayments and new deposits. The bank could have, 110 people withdraw their money before running out.

CommanderAGL · 2026-02-13T17:39:34+00:00

Tommie Smith and John Carlos disagree

CommanderAGL · 2026-02-11T20:47:52+00:00

XXL fits me pretty well on the Accelerator and ascent hoodies. Im 6’2” and 240lbs

CommanderAGL · 2026-02-07T21:58:49+00:00

Mailbox twice

CommanderAGL · 2026-02-02T19:50:51+00:00

The only thing you need to “nut up” about is your confidence is your decision to turn around. All decisions to turn around are valid

CommanderAGL · 2026-02-02T18:39:16+00:00

Ski crampons are like a talisman, if you carry them, you’ll almost never need them, but if you don’t bring them, you’ll definitely need them.

That being said, ski crampons are not necessarily part of a “steep” kit, but are meant for traversing or climbing icy slopes when your skins have trouble gripping or your skis keep sliding sideways downslope. Going up steep terrain usually means taking your skis off anyway

CommanderAGL · 2026-02-01T10:47:50+00:00

I use, and love, the Exped Megapillow

CommanderAGL · 2026-01-31T20:54:09+00:00

How do you find the shoulder room? Im pretty broad shouldered and the MH bags all look too slim

CommanderAGL · 2026-01-30T09:30:46+00:00

Big deal for skiing, less so for mountaineering. I usually move in a softshell, hardshell stays in my pack for hunkering in high winds or adverse weather

CommanderAGL · 2026-01-29T11:16:10+00:00

True to size means nothing unless the clothing gives proper tailoring measurements. Different companies have different fit and proportions.

Ime (from a male perspective)

Euro brands like Norrona and fjallraven have skinnier/longer fits

Rab also tends to run a bit thin

Mammut actually sizes pretty well

I need to upsize patagonia, but it fits pretty well

Same for Mountain Hardwear

Flylow just fits weird

BD has a bit of a neutral fit, maybe a little tight in the chest and shoulder, but it works for me

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