[pct-l] Frozen wet feet?

[calliger@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Richard Calliger)]

hummpp...gotex socks suck. plastic bags suck. u stay dry for 5 minutes.

Voice of <much> Experience,

Rich


At 09:14 AM 1/6/03 EST, Montedodge@aol.com wrote:
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>Using running shoes/Alum crampon combo on summer climbs works quite well. If
>conditions turn wet, just use Seal Skin Gortex socks. ( Or plastic bags) Most
>times you find snow is that of cement and you crunch along up on top. My
>heavy climbing boots now stay home from mid through late Summer. ( They still
>come out in earier season colder weather) Boots have a niche on steep slopes
>with heavy gear, but are not needed at all times when lighter geat can be
>used in mid summer weather. Also the Alum. Crampons can be worn with any
>other boots besides your favorite running shoes. I once  thought this combo
>was a joke as well till I tried it out. Postholing?? Gaiters of course are
>the answer along with some leggings to starve off the ice cuts. Goodluck,
>they 're great!!
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