Packing for my last multiday traverse, pre-ACL surgery, and post-ACL blowout, I sought every advantage to reduce pack weight. One partner, Kelly, a seasoned alpinist and by default sufferer, came to play with a very light pack for six days: ~35 pounds. Initially, my pack weighed 45 pounds, which I cut to 39 pounds. For…
Planning A Traverse Part III: Sustenance and Specific Gear
Through the up and down, and the in-between — you're hauling everything on the multi-day traverse. Photo: Kelly Cordes
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