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Old 09-17-2005, 15:31   #45
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Originally Posted by VelociMorte
I didn't want to start a whole new thread for boots, so I'll put this here.

Here's my question: What boots would the QPs here recommend for cold-weather wear, where the snow is knee-deep over ankle-twisting rocks?
I'm not a QP but...
I would recommend these:
If you are going to be using crampons:
http://www.vasque.com/products/m-alpine-gtx.cfm
or
Any Asolo that will accept crampons.

If you are not going to be using crampons I like these:
http://www.danner.com/geek_specs.asp?id=1783
Danners again
I have friends that swear by these but I have no first hand expericene with the company:
Wolverines

With snow that deep you need gortex pants or tall gaitors I like taking both because gaitors are light and pack easy. You might be able to save your ankles with snow shoes (depending on the density of the snow).

YMMV
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