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Late Winter Mt Washington gear questions
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IF you can, find a place that sells good comfortable insulated boots, and has a good return policy. |
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Any thoughts on using Mont Blanc Pros instead of double boots? Is it cold and windy enough that you'd definitely want doubles instead of a single leather? |
Robert L. wrote: |
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Better safe then sorry on Washington in the winter the weather has a history of rapidly changing. If it's close to cold enough for doubles then I would opt for them. |
Addem Bursh wrote: The question isn't "IF", the question is whether you "should". People, please don't do this. |
Kevin Heckeler wrote: Carpey Deam, braj!!! |
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That's really hard to say. Depends on the person and the day your out there. I've been with people who are just fine with regular hiking boots and warm socks in bitter cold. Me an the other hand, I spent my childhood cramming my feet in super tight climbing shoes and I swear I think it messed up my circulation. The biggest piece of advice I'd have for you is this: when doing anything in the winter, backcountry skiing, hiking, climbing whatever; you have to know when to turn around. Every bend in the trail you come too, ask yourself is everything still 100 percent okay. If your feet are cold or anything is wrong at all turn around. And keep in mind once you get above the Lions head, you can get lost much easier than you'd think, so make sure your prepared for any worst case scenario. To put it in perspective my dad was once in the alpine garden and he came across a guide and her client who just broke his leg in a spruce trap. It took them something like 16 hours just to get down to the cat track. Have fun, mt. Washington is a very special place, but be careful! |
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Is an axe necessary for Lions Head? I suppose just the single, straight one. |
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Good idea to have an axe. |
