1. Purchasing Mountaineering Boots
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Favorite Scramble: Hibox Mountain

2. Types of Mountaineering Boots
Lightweight Mountaineering or Scrambling
- rigid backpacking boots
Full Mountaineering
- robust, durable, and expensive
Plastic Mountaineering Boots
- Do NOT buy for this class
ROCK CLIMBING SHOES WILL NOT BE USED IN THIS COURSE.
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3. Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling
Mountaineering Boots
TOUGH enough to withstand scrapes on rock
RIGID enough to kick steps in hard snow
OFFER aggressive tread for secure travel in mud and snow
PROTECT your feet from loose rock and talus
Lightweight hiking boots will NOT be suitable for this class
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Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling

4. Types of Mountaineering Boots
Lightweight Mountaineering or Scrambling
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Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling

5. Types of Mountaineering Boots
Full Mountaineering Boot
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6. Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling
Performance and Fit
Back 2/3rds of your foot will remain anchored in place, while your toes have room to wiggle.
Too tight and it will constrict circulation, leading to cold toes.
Too tight or too loose will cause blisters.
Boot widths vary in size, measure yours.
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Make time to try it on!
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7. Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling
Fit - size
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8. Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling
Fit - widths
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9. Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling
Buying Tips
Go in the evening when your feet are swollen;
Bring your “sock system” and insoles, it’ll vary with every person;
Bring a weighted pack and walk around the store;
Kick something solid, your toes should not bang the toe box;
Try several models; and
Try different lacing techniques.
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10. Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling
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