[apbt1976]

So i need some winter hiking boots. I have only been hiking again since last winter. I made it through last year with some old ski pants a old shell jacket and some base layer stuff and pair of rubber knee high slush boots and heavy socks.

So this year i would like to get geared up so i could do some overnight stuff with myself and my two dogs. The first thing on the list is good boots and i cant figure out what the hell i need. It seems to me from reading peoples climbing posts and logs that as soon as you get above the tree line you will need crampons? If you need crampons you need boots that will take em! I am told however that i will not use crampons much and that i can get away with gaters a good snow shoe and some kinda spikes that go on the bottom of my boots.

I wil use these boots only in the winter as i hike either in Five fingers or barefoot many months of the year when weather provides. So my main concern is to get something warm and that will handle anything i can throw at em as far as winter hiking and not need to run out and buy two pairs of boots cuz i didnt just get the right boot the first time.

What do you all think? Ow yeah anyone hike and camp with dogs in the winter in the whites?

[apbt1976]

33 views no replies is it something i said or does not anyone around here hike and need boots?

[Andrew]

Boots... Ha! Who needs em'?!

No really, I have a pretty killer pair of Merrel shoes/boots, but nothing I would consider "winter" qualified. Can't really help you there... sorry.

-a

[mike48]

I am really only a beginner as far as winter hiking goes. So anything I tell you is based on very little experience. I have been winter hiking/snowshoeing for only two years. Last year I did a couple 4Ks, but nothing above tree line.

I am using the Columbia Bugaboots omni-tech winter boot. They were relatively inexpensive, and I have found them to be comfortable and versatile. I have used them with Tubs snowshoes, microspikes, and Black-Diamond contact strap crampons. I used the Black-Diamonds on a snowy hill that did not require the use of crampons, but I just wanted to make sure they would fit the boot (Mens 10). So far, after about 50 miles of use over varied terrain I have no complaints.

[Mewalkinwoods]

I like my winter boots Carbella Avalanche

I have one season of snowshoeing under my belt, but my boots have been put to the test. Cold, Wet, Snows, Ice, Mud.

[Mewalkinwoods]

apbt1976, on 15 Oct 2010 - 10:43 PM, said:

So i need some winter hiking boots. I have only been hiking again since last winter. I made it through last year with some old ski pants a old shell jacket and some base layer stuff and pair of rubber knee high slush boots and heavy socks.

So this year i would like to get geared up so i could do some overnight stuff with myself and my two dogs. The first thing on the list is good boots and i cant figure out what the hell i need. It seems to me from reading peoples climbing posts and logs that as soon as you get above the tree line you will need crampons? If you need crampons you need boots that will take em! I am told however that i will not use crampons much and that i can get away with gaters a good snow shoe and some kinda spikes that go on the bottom of my boots.

I wil use these boots only in the winter as i hike either in Five fingers or barefoot many months of the year when weather provides. So my main concern is to get something warm and that will handle anything i can throw at em as far as winter hiking and not need to run out and buy two pairs of boots cuz i didnt just get the right boot the first time.

What do you all think? Ow yeah anyone hike and camp with dogs in the winter in the whites?

If you are taking your dogs overnight, don't forget about their body temp at night. Ground pad, Down Blanket etc... A month ago I went with my dog on a overnight and had to share my bag with him. He's worth it, but his breath stinks.

[gossipwalker]

hey I wore these when I went hikin in the Andes
http://www.twenga.co...iking-boot.html
they were pretty good, then again i wore wool socks, tights and everything, so maybe it was the whole thing that made my feet warm
And for your dogs, I actually found sleeping bags for dogs, so he was pretty happy and warm
good luck and have a nice day!

[RichNH]

Did you ever settle on a pair of winter boots? What did you get and how do you like them?