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Snowshoe day tour in the Harz mountains The Harz mountains have over 1.60 m of snow in the higher altitudes. So there will be another snowshoe tour before the end of winter. This tour will start in Schierke in the eastern Harz and proceed over the Hohneklippen and the Pferdekopf to the Kapellenklippe. The return route is along the Glashüttenweg to Schierke.mazurek backpack The current snow conditions are varied. mayo gaa backpackIn the lower regions (the Schierke train... backpack sprayer costco Ultralight fishing rod BPL Hane Tenkara At 77 g (2.7 oz.), the Backpacking Light Hane Tenkara is the lightest and most compact fly fishing rod. The Hane rod was developed especially for ultralight backpackers. In addition to the additional fun on trekking tours, the rod can also significantly reduce the weight of provisions you need.

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The sidecut's pretty traditional, so the Nunatuq will still feel Volkl-ish (perfectly capable of edging in variable snow and cutting through mank), and the sidewall construction and Tough Box composite/fiberglass sheath provide a backbone that lets you charge even when conditions aren't perfect blower. Providing the backbone for all this lightweight, hard-charging, and pow-surfing goodness is the Nunataq's Multi-Layer Light Wood Core, which combines straight-grained ash and flexible poplar to give you a lively, predictable platform that excels in soft snow. The fiberglass and composite layers stop the Nunatuq from twisting under hard edging forces, and the squared-off tail has Volkl's Skin Pin notch, which makes it easy to clip on skins and trust that they'll stay there throughout your ascent. Full rockerMulti-Layer Light Wood Core (poplar and beech)Composite and fiberglass sheathTough Box constructionFull sidewallsSquared tail with Skin Pin notchItem #VKL001YLearn moreLearn moreReviewsQ & AWhat do you think about this product?