Verts and BGT Ascent Plates

Anyone using these for their snowy approaches? Look pretty ideal for the steep and deep. 

https://www.verts.com/

https://billygoattech.com/

I use Billy Goat Plates and they work really well. They are quite secure on steep terrain due to how they incorporate crampons and use of front points. They weigh 650g/pair and stow easily in a pack. Great way to avoid wallowing in deep conditions. I've gotten up some steep couloirs with the plates, that otherwise would have been impossible.  I think the only reason they are not more widely used is that a lot of people don't know about them, other than in B.C. and around Whistler/Pemberton where they were invented.  

See also: https://www.mountainproject.com/search?q=billy%20goat%20plates

https://auftriib.com/product/crampow/

theses aren’t certified but theyre stupid light and make me bring them if I think I could be boot packing.  Toe piece is nice as it could be useful as well

Mycull G wrote:

https://auftriib.com/product/crampow/

theses aren’t certified but theyre stupid light and make me bring them if I think I could be boot packing.  Toe piece is nice as it could be useful as well

They weigh slightly more than Billy Goat Plates (777g vs 650g), but 319 Swiss Francs = $347 US. Expensive!

BG Plates cost $160 Canadian = $126 US

I have the BGT Ascent plates. They work great. More packable than Verts, and can handle harder/punchable snow and rocks better. However, the Verts definitely are superior in super deep, soft snow. 

BGT Ascent + Petzl Leopard crampons is a great kit for ski mountaineering. 

Verts are gold in the wasatch (in my opinion). if you are in SLC, Pete will give you a deal.