Winter Weather Wallking

The next few posts will contain descriptions of some equipment that will make walking in the winter weather a bit more comfortable and safe.

The first item to discuss is the Yaktrax walker. The description from the Yaktrax website is below:

The Yaktrax Walker is designed for people who are looking for an easy-to-use, lightweight traction device for their shoes. The Walker is the original version of Yaktrax and is ideal for pedestrians, the elderly, business people or anyone who wants greater stability on ice and snow. Use the Yaktrax Walker while walking to and from work, school or just to the mailbox. When you walk in the Yaktrax Walker, every step you take places hundreds of biting edges in direct contact with the ice beneath your feet. Recently tested by hundreds of winter enthusiasts, the Walker has been approved and recommended by the National Health & Wellness Club and the Handyman Club of America. Benefits of the Yaktrax include:
• The Ability to Walk Naturally

• They Are Easy On/Off

• They are Spikeless/Ultralight

• Abrasion Resistant Steel Coils

• Ten Times The Gripping Points As Any Spike Based Traction Device

I notice a number of different trails left on my sidewalk daily by the wearers of Yaktrax, and none of them are accompanied by the accidental snow angel created when one takes an unexpected fall. So next time you are out walking and wondering what you could do to enhance your traction, turn the corner to your favorite outdoor retailer and pick up a pair of Yaktrax. The average price is ~$20, certainly less expensive than a treadmill or a gym membership, and you still get to venture outside and enjoy the beautiful Montana Winter.