lawsonpeak Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 I'm doing Olympus (for the first time) labor day weekend, by the standard route. Because I have a bias towards minimalism when it comes to footwear, I'm contemplating just using hiking boots with strap-on crampons. How steep is the ice and snow? Is this a Bad Idea? Thanks for your input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denalidevo Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Strap on crampons will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbunch Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 I used medium leathers and strap ons and it was fine. The Blue will probably be running with water and from Snow Dome to the top may be slushy, so just expect wet feet. I would not characterize any part of it as steep except possibly the summit rock. I'll bet the Blue has receded about a half mile since I was there last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 pretty easy to wear tennies for the hike and light boots for the climb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlympicMtnBoy Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 What they said. I'd just wear some light high top hiking boots. Strap on crampons are fine for such a classic route. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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