bigwalling Posted September 23, 2005 Posted September 23, 2005 Wondering which is a warmer boot, what rock climbs better, opinions please... I'm planning on useing them on bigwalls in Baffin, so I'll be standing in aiders most the time but if I can sorta free climb in them. I already own a pair of Trango Extremes but need a warmer boot for my trip also. Thanks! Quote
Dru Posted September 23, 2005 Posted September 23, 2005 The Arctis Expe is more of a snow slogging boot, but should be plenty warm. look for the Koflach Vertecal if you want to climb rock in it Or some La Sportiva Olympus Mons or Scarpa Phantom. Quote
Dru Posted September 23, 2005 Posted September 23, 2005 The other thing to consider is trench foot from humidity. Rich Prohaska got trenchfoot while putting up a new route on Turnweather, you may think your frostbite is bad but he couldn't walk for 3 months. Plan on frequent sock changes to ensure dry feet. Quote
bigwalling Posted September 23, 2005 Author Posted September 23, 2005 Ya, Brad and Chris got trenchfoot up there too. Trenchfoot looks like pure hell! Quote
Dru Posted September 23, 2005 Posted September 23, 2005 BTW what are you going for on Baffin? Aiyuittuq or the Northern Fjords? Quote
bigwalling Posted September 23, 2005 Author Posted September 23, 2005 Northern Fjords, more unclimbed rock up there. Plus my buddy has already climbed up there and that is where he wants to go. Quote
bigwalling Posted September 23, 2005 Author Posted September 23, 2005 Here is another option I think? These would surely climb nice! Looks like Boreal has a similer product. But seems like both the sportiva model and boreal model are only avalible in Europe. Quote
Dru Posted September 23, 2005 Posted September 23, 2005 I think you can order them from Barrabees or somethin' though? Quote
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