Any "near misses" on ice this winter?

[nicholasberesic]

It hasn't been all that icy this winter here in North Carolina, but every once in awhile I come across a patch of ice on the sidewalk during my morning and evening walks whenever the temperature dips below freezing. I was wondering has anyone in the group experienced any "near misses" on ice this winter?

[BPMN]

Being from MN I feel like most steps are near misses some days. I have to be so careful. I bought some boots that keep my feet warm, have good tread and are cute so I feel comfortable wearing them. I find I wear them all the time . Sure has been helping me this winter.

[Bcol]

Hi Nicholas, don't know if been watching the weather in the UK recently, but last night we had the coldest night for 80 years. Its been icy quite a lot just recently here in the NW and even with my god walking boots on I've had a couple of times of nearly coming a cropper. I also have a pair of studded over shoe attachments which work very well on the pavements. I find the pavement ( sidewalk, boardwalk) tends to be a lot worse than the moors/hills when walking the beasties. Take care and stay safe.

[Bcol in reply to Bcol]

Meant to update this last week but forgot, my near miss became a hit when not concentrating enough my foot slipped coming down a step whilst walking the beasties and I subsided into the hedge. Fortunately it was a relatively soft bit and I escaped with little damage. Achy knee for a couple of days and that was it. I was lucky.