Step-in Crampons
After much consideration, I decided to buy a pair of Black Diamond Sabertooth Pro step-in crampons last week that require front and toe boot welts, rather than strap-on ones that can be used with a wider variety of boots. The fact...
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Plastic Mountaineering Boots
I finally got to try on a pair of Scarpa Omega Mountaineering Boots this past weekend. I've had my eye on them for a while because of their light weight: 5.2 lbs per pair in a size 9.5 US. So, when I saw them in the...
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This weekend, I rented a pair of plastic mountaineering boots to try out in preparation for my upcoming Introduction to Mountaineering Course. This is a 3 day class that I'll be taking with the International Mountain Climbing School in North...
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