[pct-l] Hiking Boots vs Trail Runners for Sierra 2017?

[Herb Stroh]

I think the only thing I miss when hiking in snow with runners is the ability to kick steps. In that sense boots are superior. How often one needs to kick steps on the PCT depends on how early you are in the season and if you are ascending passes in the mornings when still frozen. On balance I go with runners because of their weight and ability to dry quickly. With traction devices I do not find a significant difference between boots and runners as far as walking on snow.

Herb

-----Original Message-----
From: Pct-L [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Melanie Clarke
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 5:15 PM
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Subject: [pct-l] Hiking Boots vs Trail Runners for Sierra 2017?

I have some European friends hiking the PCT this year and they are wondering if I should mail them their hiking boots to Kennedy Meadows for the Sierras; or if they should continue to use their trail runners with sturdy gaters to the knee.  They are 24 miles from Hikertown right now so they will be in Kennedy Meadows in a couple of weeks.  My friends says that they only use hiking boots when they hike in the Alps.  But they really like the trail runners they are using now.  Boots would stay wet forever after a stream crossing etc.

All comments appreciated.

m
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