Re: More on light-weight hiking
Yes, you're right. For serious snow climbs one would want a boot capable of crampons, and good insulation (probably plastic outers) too. I don't do that. ...
Bob Bordasch 2005-12-20 17:45:09 #39099

Re: NOW OT - Re: More on light-weight hiking
Jake Norton, a member of the group that found Mallory's body spoke to our Rotary Club. I was honored to be asked to sit with him at lunch. I cried when he...
Dick Matthews 2005-12-20 17:31:12 #39098

Re: More on light-weight hiking
Could be for true Alpine climbing which requires a heavy isulated over- boot, usually plastic with the current technology, plus full crampons. Spring and...
Doug N 2005-12-20 17:01:38 #39097

NOW OT - Re: More on light-weight hiking
Probably shower shoes (AKA cheesy flip flops) or some kind of cheap sandal up to snow line. If they own boots they carry them so they don't wear them out....
Bob Marley 2005-12-20 16:42:07 #39096

Re: NOW OT - Re: More on light-weight hiking
Hey Dick, I like your attitude and sense of humor. BTW, your reference to the Sawtooth between Bierstadt and Evans reminded me of the first time I attempted...
Bob Bordasch 2005-12-20 16:29:09 #39095

Re: NOW OT - Re: More on light-weight hiking
Bob, You will need two pair of boots if you have four feet. The shoes I wear to the office would not be adequate to trudge up the slopes of Denali. ...
Dick Matthews 2005-12-20 16:10:21 #39094

Re: More on light-weight hiking

johngeyles 2005-12-20 14:54:48 #39093

Re: More on light-weight hiking
I bought one > of the clear Nalgenes for my daughter to carry around campus and I think > it is heavier. It is a fashion thing. Yup. It is become a...
johngeyles 2005-12-20 14:54:24 #39092

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