Kahtoola MICROspikes also work well on wet or frozen earth/grass and slippery, downed brush or trees. When the snowmachine trails harden up, traveling the steep up and down slopes is most sublime with MICROspikes. My Winter travels are a pleasure with MIOCROspikes! Also, I have worn out or busted numerous pairs of cable-type traction devices...which do not work as well. I've got an extra pair of the MICROspikes but so far the old ones have survived a real beating. One thing I do need is a pair of mountain snowshoes with really long and aggressive claws. Regular snowshoes tend to slide when slopes are too steep and the snow is too hard.