It was 60 degrees here today, so I went to the local wildlife sanctuary and did a walk/run on the trails there in the VFFs. There was still a lot of packed snow; I had hoped for some bare ground but not yet. I did more walking than running because some spots were slippery. However, other than the slippery snow/ice areas I was amazed at how sure-footed I felt in those "shoes"--I ended up seeking out fallen trees (and there are lots of them) and places where rocks were sticking up out of the stream, and having a good old time! I did step into the water a couple of times but surprisingly my feet didn't get that cold (must have been because I kept moving); I'm still waiting for the neoprene-bootie-style VFFs I ordered to arrive (actually, the second pair--I ordered the wrong size the first time and they were a little too small so I had to order a different size). Those will be better in the conditions around here right now. I officially have a bad case of spring fever...
Last edited by Jolt; 02-11-2009 at 12:42 PM.
2011 Surly LHT
1995 Trek 830