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Mountaineering boots

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William Kramer · · Kemmerer, WY · Joined Jun 2013 · Points: 905

Does anyone have any recommendations for a more of summer mountaineering boot? Looking for something with good ankle support, waterproof, lightweight, and can support crampons for some short snow and glacier travel.

Mark R · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Feb 2014 · Points: 65

I've heard good things about the Salewa Rapace



Lighter than a full leather boot but still crampon compatible.
FoamFinger _______ · · Rad Town, Not set (USA) · Joined Jan 2013 · Points: 250

I've also heard the Rapace is pretty good. Worked with a glacier guide who swore by them.
I also have a boot for sale that would fit your needs pretty well. Garmont Vetta Mountain Plus's, they are crampon compatible and lightweight. Here's the link to the sale;
mountainproject.com/v/fs-ga…

Kai Larson · · Sandy, UT · Joined Jan 2006 · Points: 441

Scarpa Rebel GTX are terrific, if you can still find a pair (lately discontinued, but still available online from a number of places.)

Mitch Musci · · Laramie, WY · Joined Apr 2002 · Points: 725
Kai Larson wrote:Scarpa Rebel GTX are terrific

This. I feel like a ninja wearing these. Wider toe box than the Trango S. Can't imagine a nicer 3 season boot for all but vertical ice and mid-winter temps. Hadn't heard they were discontinued...maybe they were priced too high?

RafalA · · Canmore, AB · Joined Mar 2014 · Points: 20
Mitch Musci wrote: This. I feel like a ninja wearing these. Wider toe box than the Trango S. Can't imagine a nicer 3 season boot for all but vertical ice and mid-winter temps. Hadn't heard they were discontinued...maybe they were priced too high?

Scarpa NA dropped the Rebel Carbon, but replaced it with the Rebel Pro. Same last, insulation, etc. but with a front crampon bail as well.

Kai Larson · · Sandy, UT · Joined Jan 2006 · Points: 441
RafalA wrote: Scarpa NA dropped the Rebel Carbon, but replaced it with the Rebel Pro. Same last, insulation, etc. but with a front crampon bail as well.

Pretty sure the Rebel Pro has more insulation than the Rebel Carbon. It's a bit heavier too.

RafalA · · Canmore, AB · Joined Mar 2014 · Points: 20
Kai Larson wrote: Pretty sure the Rebel Pro has more insulation than the Rebel Carbon. It's a bit heavier too.

Right, yes, the Pro has more insulation. I was thinking of the Ultra, my bad.

My sz 43 Carbon weighs 690 grams per boot. Sz 43 Pro weighs 761 grams per boot.

I'm not a fan of plugging my own stuff, but more details on the Pro, and Pro vs Carbon, here: thealpinestart.com/2014/01/…

Kai Larson · · Sandy, UT · Joined Jan 2006 · Points: 441
RafalA wrote: Right, yes, the Pro has more insulation. I was thinking of the Ultra, my bad. My sz 43 Carbon weighs 690 grams per boot. Sz 43 Pro weighs 761 grams per boot. I'm not a fan of plugging my own stuff, but more details on the Pro, and Pro vs Carbon, here: thealpinestart.com/2014/01/…

I've been reading your blog for a while. Nice work!

William Kramer · · Kemmerer, WY · Joined Jun 2013 · Points: 905

Anybody have any info on the Zamberlan Fitz Roy?

RafalA · · Canmore, AB · Joined Mar 2014 · Points: 20
Kai Larson wrote: I've been reading your blog for a while. Nice work!

Thanks! Nice to hear good feedback :-)

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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