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Posted by rexim on January 21, 2008 at 8:24:02 pm EST
In reply to Re: First time snowshoeing and backpacking posted by Alicia on January 21, 2008 at 1:26:48 pm EST

In my experience, sleds work better on flat ground or frozen lakes. You can handle moderate uphills OK. I keep a tow rope tied to the rear of the sled as well, and on the moderate downhills I let the sled slide down in front of me, or sometimes even ride it down.

Much of the Porkies is to steep for sleds, except closer to Lake Superior. On the other hand, I wouldn't want to walk the hilly areas with a 50 pound pack, either. Base camping sounds like a better idea to me.

I second the motion regarding more training. A good way to ruin a trip is to overuse muscles in a way they haven't been overused before.

Have a safe and enjoyable trip.

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