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A euro 50 is still to small. My Lowa Trekkers are a true euro 51 and fit perfectly. 50's will be to small. I have had problem finding footwear all my life but never though it would be this hard for something like this!

Duly noted. We will be scheduling our climb for July.

Are there other Guide services you would recommend over RMI. In my conversations with them over the phone they had a lot of good advice it seemed. If you would recommend someone over them I would like suggestions. Thank you for the other advice as well! Of the three guide services with permits to guide on Rainier, Alpine Ascents International would be my first choice. If you simply want to tag the summit, any guide service can do that, but if you really want to learn to climb you should look into longer 'Alpine Leader' types of courses like those offered through American Alpine Institute. Thank you. I am reading through all of the information right now. It seems they have the 8 Day Emmons Glacier Course or 6 Day North Cascades Mountaineering Course as prerequisites for the Kautz climb. I will have to give them a call and price all of this out.

I have spent three days trying to find something! One of the most critical pieces of gear and it seems no one makes them. If anyone sees something or has dealt with a similar scenario please let me know. Even Sasquatch needs mountaineering boots!

I live in Fargo ND. Won 50/50 custody of my kids so I will be here for the next 16 foreseeable years. But, I have drastically reduced my lifestyle, renting a modest apartment and living below my means so I can start traveling and hitting these climbs as quickly as possible.

Thanks for the suggestion. One of my best friends lives in CO and I contacted him. He was already planning to climb it in April of 2017 so that will work out great for a practice run

Are there other Guide services you would recommend over RMI. In my conversations with them over the phone they had a lot of good advice it seemed. If you would recommend someone over them I would like suggestions. Thank you for the other advice as well!

Proper boots in a size 16 seem to not exist. I used to sell shoes and boots at a high end store many years ago. Attending several classes with Lowa, Nike, Asics, etc... I believe that a good pair of boots will be one of the most important purchases I make. I thought for sure Lowa would make some as I have a pair of Lowa Trekkers in a EU 51 that I have worn for years and love but no such luck.

I posted this in R/alpinism thought I would post here as well. Short of the long of it. Recently divorced, quite my corporate job that had consumed my life and found a better one closer to a 40hr work week instead of 65-75. I am finally getting back into shape, lost 60lbs. Attending Yoga twice a week etc etc... Time to start crossing things off the bucket list. Two of the bigger items being climbing Mt. Rainier and Denali with my brother. My brother is an retired Army Ranger who was in second battalion. Went through mountain phase training, he is at times overly confident in some aspects. My background is some smaller free climbs in CO along with Pikes peak and Mt Nebo in UT.He wanted to solo with just the two of us, but due to my inexperience I have convinced him to sign up with RMI and do the Kautz Climb. It would offer the training I need and some of the challenge he wants. We also like the idea of the less traveled expedition tenting feel of the trip. We are planning this trip for next summer (august/september) and plan to nail down the dates once they open availability in September. What I am looking for help on. ANY advice from the experienced climbers here. Training tips, gear tips. I am a research nut and will be spending a lot of time over the next several months researching what gear I should purchase. Now for finding clothes, boots, and gloves, I am 6'6, 270lbs (Will be down to 260 by the time we summit) I wear a size 16 boot and have to wear XXL gloves. So far I have found http://www.beyondclothing.com/ That has my sizing. Though expensive, I have no problem spending more for key items. I hope to make climbing a lifestyle and want to have gear that will hold up and last. I look forward to becoming a climber and would like to learn everything I can from all of you! Any advice is greatly appreciated.