I was out clearing snow and the footing was good enough to go for a walk. I just stay on top of

[brewens]

it and sweep my walkways.

Two miles to the store and back in about four inches of snow and I'm good for a couple of days. The breeze shifted so it was in my face both ways too. I wished I'd worn my ski goggles. I don't ski but am totally equipped for walks in about as nasty as it can get out there.

I only don't do high wind and icy sidewalks. I had my right shoulder replaced in October and can't afford a fall. I'll be good enough in a few weeks to avoid injury most likely if I do crash. I couldn't go yesterday and didn't expect to today, so I'm feeling pretty good.

[2naSalit]

1. I use ski or hiking poles...

And when it's icy, cleats. The pole get used in all seasons..

[TreasonousBastard]

2. Crampons. Dicks usually has good deal. Or you could just look...

for a good deal on golf shoes.

[2naSalit]

5. Up here in snow country...

At least around here, those things are sold everywhere, like bear spray. Gas stations, hardware store, general store... easy to come by and inexpensive.

[brewens]

3. Usually, our snow and ice doesn't last long. Some years we might only have six or seven days that

are really bad. I might get some kind of cleats anyway, then I'd be set.

[2naSalit]

4. ...

I use the poles because I'm clumsy and I don't get back up so easily anymore without something to help me up. But if I'm using one or two poles falling down is unusual.