tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048926482636854445.post593465492995067503..comments2023-09-02T12:42:36.417+01:00Comments on Talisman Mountaineering | Cairngorm Guides | Aviemore: Alps 2011 - Vallee Blanche - AcclimatisationTalisman Mountaineering | Cairngorm Guideshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05616865265105739234noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048926482636854445.post-2258470717178171092011-09-21T22:16:26.219+01:002011-09-21T22:16:26.219+01:00When my down bag failed as a consequence of conden...When my down bag failed as a consequence of condensation inside my tent dripping onto the bag and ruining the down, the Yukon kept me from freezing my backside off. Great top.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10023592697740977989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048926482636854445.post-56622368866840158422011-09-21T13:20:19.704+01:002011-09-21T13:20:19.704+01:00...and very light not much heavier than the Montan......and very light not much heavier than the Montane Prism or Rab Generator I normally carry but ten time as warm with a comfort rating of minus 16 for 414 gram! I probably won't use the Yukon down smock much in Scotland but great for high altitude dry cold conditions in the Alps of Greater Ranges... <br />We used the PHD Yukon smocks on their own in a bivvy bag, with a half Karrmat and legs in our rucksack's in the Vallee Blanche. I had a comfy night despite the subzero temps. Fi had cold feet when she removed the rucksack during the night!!!Talisman Mountaineering | Cairngorm Guideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05616865265105739234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048926482636854445.post-29971108876371046392011-09-20T22:17:15.044+01:002011-09-20T22:17:15.044+01:00Ron, I love the Yukon smock from PHD - I have one ...Ron, I love the Yukon smock from PHD - I have one and I nearly brought it up to the Cairngorms with me this Feb. Great bit of kit and so warm! Glad you enjoyed to Alps and see you in 2012...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10023592697740977989noreply@blogger.com