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I have two pairs of Men’s La Sportiva Lhotse mountaineering boots for sale: • The first pair is Size 43.5 and is brand new in the box, with tags. $200 • The second pair is Size 44 and is slightly used. They are in great condition – just went on a couple of day hikes to test them out and they were too narrow. $180.SOLD They retail new for $420 (http://www.sportiva.com/products/prod/236). I can ship, or potentially arrange for drop-off/pick up if you live in Eugene or Portland. Reply to this message or PM if you’re interested. Thanks!

Before I set out for my first summit attempt on Rainier (DC route), I heard some seriously conflicting advice about whether my Trangos (Women’s, Trango S EVO GTX version) were going to be warm/waterproof enough for the climb. Since I was doing it mid-August, and the weather was forecasted to be quite warm, I thought I would give them a go. So, I wanted to share my experience with them, for folks who are attempting to make a similar decision. In my case, the boots were warm enough, but if I were going again, even in July/August, I would pay very close attention to the temperature/weather forecast. We had unusually warm weather (freezing level above the mountain) – I think with typical conditions I would opt for something more insulated. My feet tend to be on the cold side, though not drastically so. They didn’t not get cold at all on normal 10-15 minute breaks, but we had to wait out some weather on the cleaver for abut 40 minutes and they got pretty cold at that point. If we had waited much longer, it would have started to be a problem – as it was, it took a good 15 minutes after we started off for them to warm up. Waterproof-wise, they were alright. I didn’t wear gaiters on the Muir snowfield, and they were damp up at Camp Muir, but dried out quickly. After the summit climb (with gaiters), they were a touch damp, but nothing major (hard to tell whether it was sweat or water). Hope this helps…

We waited out the weather on 8/17 and ended up making the summit. But, it was an iffy decision since it was tough to tell what was happening weather-wise from where we were on the Cleaver. We were very close to turning around, but after about 40 minutes things cleared up. Turning around was a solid choice... Agree with everything else you said -- just below Muir is dicey without crampons, lots of folks were off route on the cleaver, etc. Above the cleaver the route was very obvious. There was one ladder in place across a crevasse at some point (maybe around 13,000 ft). I think the weather turned colder last week, so hopefully the route will hold since it's pretty nice right now. I haven't sorted through the pictures yet, but will try to post some when I do...

I wore these boots on a short trial hike and they just didn't fit my feet properly. I could return them, but I thought I'd see if anyone out there wanted them first (before I pay return shipping). They retail for $290, but I got them at a discount, so I'm selling them for $160 (plus shipping). They are the Garmont Tower GTX boots, women's last, with the orange and black coloring. Like new condition -- I still have the box, tags, etc. PM or reply to this post if you're interested. Thanks.

Thanks Dave! The hike I'm on is the 16th/17th so, if she's on that one, I'll say hello.

I am doing a charity climb of Rainier in a couple of weeks for Big City Mountaineers (a mentoring organization that takes at-risk urban youth on wilderness trips). In exchange for raising funds for the charity, we receive a gear pack of items. Since I already have a bunch of the stuff they’re sending us, I thought I would sell some of the new gear (as well as some of my used gear that the new gear is replacing), in exchange for donations to my fundraising account. Here are the items and the requested donations. My Big City Mountaineers fundraising website accepts credit cards – cash/check are fine too. - Men’s La Sportiva Lhotse Boots – $210. Brand new in box. Size 43.5. These boots retail for $420. http://www.sportiva.com/products/prod/236 - Softshell Pants – $60. Mammut Women’s Pala pants, Size 10 (Euro – 40) Color: Graphite. They are likely to fit someone who is a US size 8 or 10 (they fit a little small for 10s). Brand new with tags. http://www.mammut.ch/mammut/katalog.asp?view=detail&tid=53994&did=5&dart=3 - Gloves – $50. Women’s Outdoor Research Radia gloves, Medium, Black. Brand new with tags. Gloves retail for $99. http://www.altrec.com/outdoor-research/womens-radia-glove - Sleep Pad – $30. Big Agnes Hinman REM Sleep Pad, long. Self-inflating. 20" x 78" x 1.5"' . 49 ounces. Temp Range -5 degrees. Color: Navy. Brand new.SOLD - Headlamp –$20. Princeton Tec Eos LED Headlamp (Orange). New in box. Retails for $40. http://www.rei.com/product/715189SOLD - Trekking poles (used) – $50. Leki Super Makalu Cor-Tec AS Trekking Poles (retail for $140 http://www.rei.com/product/767066). Used, but in excellent condition.SOLD - Trekking poles (used) – $25. Black Diamond Switchback poles. Used but in excellent condition. SOLD - Sleeping Bag (used) – $25 Bright Yellow Mountainsmith Durango sleeping bag. Mummy, 4 lbs, synthetic fill, 35 degrees, 9”x14” when compressed (comes with compression sack). Used, in excellent condition.SOLD Shipping will be extra, though if you live in Eugene or Portland, I might be able to arrange for drop off/ pick up. If you work for a company that will match your donation to the charity, let me know – the more I raise the better! PM or reply to this post – I can e-mail pictures, answer questions, etc.

I wear a women's size 10, and just bought the 42s in the Trangos. I was wishing they were just a couple of millimeters longer, but I thought I would try them out anyways. I didn't have any troubles after a two-day trip last weekend, but the descents weren't terribly long/steep. Jury is still out. I tried on the men's 42 for comparison and I believe they fit a little smaller than the women's, but I can't remember really because it was in a blur of an hour long boot-trying on session and I dismissed them immediately.

I am currently shopping for a new pair of boots (leather) for a Rainier climb in mid-August. While the boots absolutely have to be appropriate for Rainier (2 days, standard DC route, staying in RMI hut at Muir), I would love to get a pair that I could also use for my lighter mountaineering and heavier backpacking trips. I have done quite a bit of research, reading reviews on various sites, threads here on cc.com and other sites, etc. Most of the discussions have been about the Men's version of the boots, which is still helpful, but I'm just curious if there's anyone out there who can speak to the Women's versions. I'm thinking about a few different pairs -- Garmont Tower GTX, Lowa Mountain Expert, and the Trango EVOs. Since I live in Chicago, there's nowhere that carries women's mountaineering boots to try on (that I know of), so I've ordered a bunch online from places with free shipping to try out. Obviously, fit will be the key (I have pretty narrow feet), but I'm a little worried that the Trangos (and possibly the Towers) won't be warm enough. My feet don't necessarily run super cold, but probably colder than the average guy. Does anyone have any input about warmth or other experiences with the Women's version of these (or other similar) boots? Thanks!

This is great... I was just doing some research on these things (there are a million out there -- ShePee was my favorite name). Didn't know REI sold one, I'm getting one next time I'm there...

What helps me is to mentally break the climb down into smaller pieces -- e.g., I'll take a break once I get to "x" point, or I'll just focus on getting to "x" for right now. I have a tendency to get a bit overwhelmed when I think about the entirety of a big trip -- little pieces are more manageable. Also helps for me to think about the rewards/payoffs -- whatever they may be for you (the views, a candy bar, a warm sleeping bag).

I am doing a charity climb of Rainier in August, and we receive a gear pack for raising funds for Big City Mountaineers (a mentoring organization that takes at-risk urban youth on wilderness trips). Part of the gear pack is a pair of Black Men's Lhotse GTX Duratherm Boots, which I don't need. So, I'm selling them and donating the proceeds to my fundraising account. I can pick whatever size I want, so if you're interested, let me know and I will request the size you're interested in. I'll be receiving the boots mid-July, so can ship then out immediately thereafter. They will be new in box, tags attached, never worn. The boots are retailing for $420 at Moosejaw (link below). I'll sell them for a $255 donation to my fundraising account (40% off retail). If you work for a company that will match your donation, I'll knock $50 off the price. Donations can be accepted online via check or credit card. http://www.moosejaw.com/moosejaw/product.asp?dept_id=&pf_id=PAAAIAFOEMGACFOD& We're also getting a few other things that I already have - trekking poles and sleeping bag for sure - but I don't have the details on them yet, so I'll post when I do.