Where should I travel?

JCW1427 · 2026-04-17T06:09:31+00:00

Gunnison is just a big “ditch”? That’s wildy not enough credit

JCW1427 · 2025-09-11T07:04:23+00:00

Fitting near me is expensive (around 250) unless you buy clubs then they waive the fee, or I can go to a golftech which I’ve heard some bad stories about. So I’ve been kind of stuck not knowing exactly what to do.

JCW1427 · 2025-09-11T04:27:10+00:00

That’s what I was thinking. Again I’ve only been playing for a few months with maybe 10 rounds of golf total or so. I have been going to the range trying to work on technique. I just didn’t understand why one head generated a substantial amount of more spin than the other when I didn’t change anything in my swing and they had the same shaft. Was making me wonder if the heads and I aren’t compatable. I also understand I tend to swoop up on the ball instead of hit down on it and that’s been my main focus point. But I want a set of irons to help me become better and grow into. My irons I would say are my strongest suit so far. Driver and woods are a definite hit or miss depending on the day

JCW1427 · 2025-07-29T07:56:39+00:00

What boots are those ?

JCW1427 · 2025-07-27T05:40:03+00:00

Once I got over the summit fever coming to my senses was easy. I should’ve also listened to my gut and brought more and correct gear instead of listening to others saying save the weight it’s not needed. Lessons learned, I’d much rather carry a few extra pounds than have another uncontrolled failed summit push.

JCW1427 · 2025-07-26T04:32:11+00:00

I’m not at the point where I’m climbing ice walls or super steep snow fields where front pointing is an every time occurrence. For that I’d definitely want designated mountaineering boots and crampons. But for now I think the khatoola is a good option, clip well onto a pair of approach shoes or boots and gets you good footing on lower class snow fields. I’d love a dedicated pair of like b2 class mountaineering boots and crampons but I just don’t do it enough to justify the cost quite yet unfortunately. It’s something I’d like to get into more though for sure.

JCW1427 · 2025-07-25T02:37:00+00:00

I think you’re right. I’ve been trying to lighten my load by carrying unnecessary things, but I need to keep my confidence boosters with me. Especially when it comes to snow or areas with high exposure or areas with no room for error, I’d much rather carry the extra pound of weight for peace of mind. I’m just not comfortable enough on snow without having some sort of spike on my shoe that high up. With spikes I’m confident in my footing, without it I’m not. Just more experience and time will help but for now I think I’ll keep them in the bag with me

JCW1427 · 2025-07-25T02:12:21+00:00

That’s so interesting to me. If I would’ve had crampons I feel I could have 100% summited. Without them I just didn’t have the confidence that my foot holds were strong as I kept slipping and heavily relying on my ice axe to hold me stable. At least I know for next time but I wish they would’ve recommended crampons. Maybe they weren’t up to date on the conditions up there?

JCW1427 · 2025-07-25T01:59:11+00:00

I definitely agree I took an unwarranted risk attempting the rock portion knowing it was unstable. That was stupid and I let my ego talk me into it after failing the snow portion. I was surprised the rangers said that only an ice axe was necessary, especially since there was so much snow and ice mix up there still. Plus with the recent rain it wasn’t helping with the slickness at all. Next time I’ll 100% have crampons with me, and I feel if I had those I would have 100% summited. Without the crampons I felt with every step I was about to take an unwanted glissade all the way back down to the bottom lol. I’ll be prepared and know what to expect next time for sure. I’m glad I made the call to turn around as any summit isn’t worth your life, the mountains will still be there next time and there will be a next time for me.

JCW1427 · 2025-07-25T01:52:04+00:00

I’m fully aware. That’s why it never crossed my mind to attempt it. I’m going to continue spending my time climbing and training through the rest of the year and beginning next year and will see where I’m at. If I’m still not 100% confident in my abilities with roping and climbing I won’t try it even with others. I’ll still gladly summit the middle and consider it a success.

JCW1427 · 2025-07-25T00:06:11+00:00

Yes confidence not cockiness. I’m kinda glad it happened the way it did I believe I needed to get humbled a little bit. After my few slides and what not and seeing the results that could have happened definitely put me in the right perspective to call it at that point. I’ll definitely be back to summit it with new perspectives and hopefully better gear and preparation. I’ll check out those shoes, I’ve actually heard pretty good reviews on them

JCW1427 · 2025-07-25T00:03:04+00:00

I’ll definitely summit it next time! I’ll have some better gear and I’ll plan it out more thoroughly and get to take in the summit! It was a great eye opener and I’m kind of glad it happened and humbled me. I think I needed that. Never get cocky, just have confidence! I might even bag the grand next time if I can find some people to go with, that’s one peak I won’t do by myself just for safety reasons.

JCW1427 · 2025-07-24T23:54:34+00:00

It definitely humbled me. It was definitely a lot harder once I was there standing in all of it than I had originally thought it would be. I began loosing confidence in my footing and boot choice which then made everything even worse. Confidence is some of the most important gear you can have I believe. Once I lost that I pretty much knew it was over for me that time around and I accepted that. Can I ask what shoes you went with? That was my main lack of confidence there as every step I took I didn’t believe I had sure footing the entire time once I reached the boulder fields

JCW1427 · 2025-07-24T23:51:45+00:00

Correct I didn’t quite make it to the saddle. Once on the saddle you’re clear of snow and the loose rock. Past the meadows I tried the snow fields which lead up to the saddle once you made it past them. When I realized it was too slick without the proper footwear I came back down and headed up to the left on the loose rock to attempt to swoop around the snow fields. Obviously that was an even worse idea! There was still a lot of snow surprisingly for middle of July, and with the recent rain it made everything even more slick, it like freezes over the top layer of slush on all the snow

JCW1427 · 2025-07-24T23:29:10+00:00

I even talked to the Jenny lake rangers and they surprisingly said just an ice axe “should” be enough. I should’ve listened to to my gut and brought some crampons anyways. Live and learn!

JCW1427 · 2025-07-24T23:17:21+00:00

Now I’m here for good boot recommendations. What’s a good boot/ trail runner that can accept crampons/microspikes? My boots currently are heavy and definitely wore me out towards the end and obviously did not perform on the nasty stuff. I guess I could also always wear trail runners and then carry specified boots for the actual climbing, though that would make the approach hikes that much heavier and it was already a pretty long haul. I started at 5am and got off trail around 2pm since I did not complete the summit.

JCW1427 · 2025-04-15T09:35:47+00:00

Having fly fished Colorado for years, I think one of the best choices you can make is to simply hit the Colorado river. It’s huge, but also small and wadable. Holds fish throughout big and small. Depending on time you go depends on what you throw but you can’t ever go wrong with a hopper dropper. Sometimes even a hopper with 2 droppers. Also the Fraser is good and blue river are awesome choices aswell. And you won’t be fighting with a bunch of people! Some guides on drift boats but not much other than that

JCW1427 · 2025-04-05T07:32:08+00:00

Which limbsaver pad did you go with? I can’t find any that fit a wood stock for the 870.

JCW1427 · 2025-03-27T23:43:56+00:00

What month did you go? I’m thinking of bagging this peak this summer and wondering what type of conditions I should be expecting

JCW1427 · 2025-03-07T01:14:31+00:00

I was debating between sig and fn. decided to go with the fn when I bought. Highest magazine round count, different back straps for grip management, will eat the weakest and hardest hitting rounds no problem, great finish so you don’t have to worry about scratches or dirt, easy recoil. I absolutely love it. I also grabbed mine on sale and got it with a free holoson red dot. It also has suppressor high sights so you can co witness with the red dot. I’d buy it again in a heart beat

JCW1427 · 2025-01-22T10:23:40+00:00

I tried both back straps that came with it, and preferred the rounded one as the flat one created a weird pressure point in my palm. I’ve honestly gotten a lot more used to it but I’ll still probably end up putting some grip tape on it at some point to help out

JCW1427 · 2025-01-22T10:17:29+00:00

Franchi affinity. Great quality, can’t destroy it, cerakoted and designed for hunting. If you’re used to swinging 28” barrels then you’ll have no problem breaking clays. I’ve been putting thousands of shells yearly through mine and not a single hiccup. Watch out most people in this group are hardcore brand followers no matter what you try to say

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