I know it's a long shot. I am looking for some ice climbing boots for my son. He wears a boys 5. I thought there might be some women's boots out there that might work for him.

kids + ice climbing = not a good idea?

I don't understand if thegreenalien is asking a question about kids and ice climbing.....or wether the green alien has kids so it knows of if the idea is good or not...




Personally any parent loves to be told what to do or not to do with their kids....

But this site is FULL of people that know everything.......

Hope you find the boots........

I know this will sound really dumb but it works. Duct Tape.

I saw a 10yr old at vail last year with modified 5.10 Mountain masters with Fruit Boot Style Crampons - I guess this might be a DYI kinda situation.

I'm more interested in how he's going to hold the tools!! How big is your son??

Ice climbing + anyone = use of caution.
Kids + anything = use of caution.
He's not bad and he likes it so I will encourage it. Even his little sister likes it. She just doesn't like to go anywhere but Ouray.
I have strap on crampons for him now, but would like to get some stiffer boots. It's time for new winter boots you know.
He has Grivel Lil Monsters

Dempsey, Christmas Eve 2008. Submitted By: OZONE on Dec 25, 2008

D getting ready for some ice! Submitted By: OZONE on Oct 29, 2009

Climbing kids Submitted By: OZONE on Oct 29, 2009

Ouray Submitted By: OZONE on Oct 29, 2009

Laney in Ouray Submitted By: OZONE on Oct 29, 2009

I have them brain washed! Submitted By: OZONE on Oct 31, 2009

That is awesome!!! I think kids can have all kinds of fun in the outdoors and it looks like you are having a lot of fun with your kids.

Sweet photos Ozone!
My son - 13 - is about ready for an introduction to ice climbing. Just need to sort boots - and I have to wonder about his ability to wield a set of axes though.

How old was your son when he first climbed ice?

My son was 7 and my daughter had just turned 6.

Awesome...I wish my parents were doing stuff like that when I was a kiddie. I didn't pick up most of my "hobbies" until I was much older.

Starting that young he'll be Will Gadd by 12.

My Daughter climbed ice @ 5. It's great to give our kids opputunities that we never had. We can teach them safety and keep them close as they grow up rather then learning like a lot of us did, trail and error from a bunch of testosterone driven boys. (hopefully not too much error). Ski boots are a good way to go but getting crampons to fit can be difficult. I know that the Ouray ice fest has a metal guy that cuts and welds old gear to fit for children. Gotta be creative

HEY OZONE,

I am checking around with the small gals and their mountain boots.

Have you traced your sons foot and got the size or length? Might help my search.

Check this size chart.

http://www.soccerwebsite.org/shoe-size-chart.gif

Hey Kevin,
My wife wears about a size 4-5 in kids shoes. She has a pair of LS Makalus that she doesn't use any more. They're actually a bit tight on her. If your coming to Ice night this Friday I can have them there for you to look at. They're step in compatible.

Cheers!
Alex

What time does the ice night start?

Maybe cut out a foot-size piece of thin plywood to sandwich between the crampon and boot sole? That should lessen boot flex.

My son's new set up.
37.5 LaSportiva Makalus with BD Bionics

Dempsey's new set up! Submitted By: OZONE on Nov 8, 2009

Size 37 1/2 Submitted By: OZONE on Nov 8, 2009

Can't wait Submitted By: OZONE on Nov 8, 2009

Awesome! So glad they worked for him Dan. Be sure to post some pics of his ice climbing exploits this winter!