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[pct-l] Mt Whitney - Which Boots



When I hiked Mt Whitney I wound up hiking with a NPS ranger from Santa Monic
Mtns and a BLM surveyor who generally hiked with dime store flip-flops, he
said he hiked most of the 14000 ft peaks in colorado that way.
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> Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2003 13:52:09 -0700
> From: Ronald Moak <rmoak@fallingwater.com>
> Subject: RE: [pct-l] Mt Whitney - Which Boots
> To: 'Jane E Overton' <jeoverton@sbcglobal.net>,
> pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
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> >> There have been many helpful responses to my questions.  Thank you very
> much.  I am still studying out the trip.  Thats part of the fun, after
all.
> I have heard that boots with a steel shank are the only way to go since
the
> trail on Mr. Whitney is all rock.  Have also read in "Beyond Backpacking,"
> that lightweight is better,  Any comments? <<
>
> Jane,
>
> Just a quick comment first. When replying back to a digest, please edit
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> several hundred people just waist internet bandwidth.
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> As to the best footwear, that's in the eye of the beholder. Whitney's been
> climbed many times in everything from heavy boots to running shoes to
> sandals. If it gets you up and back comfortably and safely, go for it.
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> If you are unsure, try out a few shorter less sever hikes with a variety
of
> shoes to see which works best for you. I personally prefer trail runners,
> but then they're not for everyone.
>
> -Ron
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