TomD:

That is the exact snowshow in that bronze color as shown. I weigh about 180. I'd figure my pack for this year at least won't be more than 20 pounds, since I will only probably do day hikes in them. Next year, I might have found me some MSR's -- and a Kelty Cloud , a four-season tent -- I could go on.

I'm heading up to Pike Nat'l Forest above Alma/Fairplay, CO on the 17th/18th of Nov., and hopefully will find enough snow to make a decent trek in them.