Get items from this video at Amazon: La Sportiva Nepal Cube GTX: amzn.to/2Y6RKC4 Grivel Crampons: amzn.to/33GTrXV Millet Everest GTX boots: www.mtntools.com/cat/alpineic... Watch Aaron’s videos on each of these boots: Millet Everest GTX Mountaineering Boots: ua-cam.com/video/-Vv_uDAkFFs/v-deo.html La Sportiva Nepal Cube GTX: ua-cam.com/video/GnPuFCJp51A/v-deo.html La Sportiva Baruntse: ua-cam.com/video/LqH8r1nLU8Q/v-deo.html
Great vid and insights! Wondering if you would consider doing a vid on hiking bags for different situations (size/application)? I think it was one of the most overlooked things when I first started trekking and its a considerable expense in one's kit.
Denny - Sure thing! I have an upcoming video comparing all of my different backpacks. It's almost as crazy as my boot comparison video: ua-cam.com/video/QWOHmX8ScTw/v-deo.html Please watch the channel - it'll post next week Dec 16-20.
“Question” Great vids! Thank you! By the way, a family friend who is retired mountaineer told me before that when you are in a very cold place I can just have a very thick wool gloves, and you can push them against snow. That way, gloves get insulated. Also since it is so cold, snow does not get melted and make your hands cold… Have you ever experienced it? I’d like to hear your experience and advice on it. Thank you!
Yeah La Sportiva make good boots and they make great climbing shoes too. Good point about the singles being cold. I think obviously when your moving, ur feet are going to not get cold even if it's below zero, even if 10 below but if u sit around or just remain still for a bit that's a totally different story and you're going to freeze up LOL. That triple looks like one hardcore set of boots! Good vid! I'm going to sub!
@@ALinsdau Hey there, thanks for subbing to the channel much appreciated! Yeah i try and put snippets of survival stuff into most of my reviews. I'm hoping to do something with snow shovels soon.
Love your videos, definitely a subscriber! QUESTION... Can you boost the warmth on the Baruntse with an Intuition liner, like the Denali liner? Just wondering if you have had any experience with aftermarket boot liners for added warmth and comfort. Thank you!
Great info, thanks! I’m attempting Mt. Fuji in February and got La Sportiva G2’s. Glad to get your perspective on boots though. I almost went with the Baruntse but the incorporated gator of the triple boot won me over. Would you recommend anything dealing with feet in addition to a triple boot to combat cold feet? I didn’t buy insoles; I did get merino wool blend (50%) socks. Thanks!
Sure thing - Add Superfeet REDhot insoles: amzn.to/2SiRyP1 They have definitely helped me. The mylar wears down pretty quickly, so add some Gorilla duct tape over the mylar to protect it: amzn.to/2EKd3R6 I do have a design for an insulated gaiter coming out next spring, but that'll be a bit late for you. It would be used on top of your La Sportiva G2s. Also, I use Wrightsocks in combinations with my Smartwool socks. The combo worked great in the Arctic and Antarctic. Wright socks: amzn.to/2EH0Mgj Smartwool Mountaineering (the ultimate): amzn.to/36QW3oe Smartwool Heavy Trekking: amzn.to/35IA6aG
@@ALinsdau that is the grand idea!!!!! Ofcourse it was the last 2 times as well. I just need everything to fall in order and have a little luck. thank you!!!
Hey, great review on all of the shoes!! I have a question though. I am going to climb in the Alps this summer, 4000m+(Eiger, Matterhorn), and cannot decide, whether the single shoe will keep my foot warm enough. Have been to Mt. Blanc a few years ago with the Scarpa Charmoz and my feet felt a bit cold( had to move my fingers quite often, especially in the night hike). Should i go for the single nepal cube shoe or the double? (was thinking of the scarpa phantom 6000.)
Great video Aaron! Would you say the cubes are undercutting it for mount washington or the white mountains in general for winter? Thanks for all the information
It's 1ºF today on Mt. Washington - if you're constantly climbing and generating heat, it'll be okay. But the moment you stand around belaying, you have a good chance of cold feet. It really depends on if you're a person that runs pretty warm. An insulated gaiter would make it much more viable.
I'll be moving most of the time but it may be better to go with the baruntses in case I do need to stand around for a little bit. Thanks for everything, it's really helped me dial in which gear is right for me
Looking to get into mountaineering and I want to be climbing Mt. Baker, Rainier, and similar mountains. Not really extreme stuff. And it will be mainliny 3-season; spring, summer, fall.
@@ALinsdau even if I'm brand new to it, and would only be doing it in the warm seasons? Most likely to be going over glaciers and peaks at most 3-4000m.
You’re taking a big risk with summer boots on Elbrus. I wouldn’t do it if I were you. You need double boots. www.backpacker.com/gear/gear-review-la-sportiva-karakorum-hiking-boot
No sorry. I checked them out and they look very weather/waterproof. I'm a bit afraid of a front zipper, especially the super waterproof type. If it gets iced up, you won't be able to close the boot. I'd certainly love it give it a go, though.
ua-cam.com/video/DpGzCTep7BY/v-deo.html I made a small video about those boots. I will be testing them in the field over the coming months and report back then. For now that's all I found interesting during my research
May I ask a question. I normally wear a UK size 9 shoe, because this boot is triple layered do I size up to 9.5 or 10 because of the socks you wear with the inner booties.
I am new to mountaineering. Took a beginner winter mountaineering trek. I eventually (and definitely) want to do Vinson Massif (2024 winter) and Aconcagua as I get more experience, and maybe Island Peak since I have been to EBC before. Not sure about Everest or Denali (last on the bucket list) yet. I am planning about doing a Mexican Volcano Trilogy or Cotopaxi early 2023. What mountaineering boots would you recommend to start with? Many thanks!
Spend some money and get a good double boot like this: La Sportiva Baruntse: ua-cam.com/video/LqH8r1nLU8Q/v-deo.html Make sure it fits your feet, though. You'll have to go somewhere to try them out and realize that they'll loosen over time. I bought one size too large on my Baruntse's and when I'm going downhill, they slip. So I've reverted to stopping on the way down and extra tightening the laces. Stay safe!
@@ALinsdau Thank you so much - I binge watched almost all your mountaineering videos and learned things that I never knew. Truly appreciate all the time and effort you spent on creating such useful information.
Hi Aaron, I am wondering if you have tips on how to walk in double or triple boots? My single boots arent full shank, and have enough normal roll to them that it works to walk fairly normally. With double boots I'm finding them to be more like ski boots where it is much more clunky. Is it just about going slow enough and putting the foot down flat, or do you attempt to roll through your normal gait and endure the clunk somehow? I also noticed when going uphill, the taller boots are more prone to grind on the shins because they dont flex much. Is the strategy to keep the upper very loose? That seems to work alright for me, but I'm curious on your thoughts?
Keep the upper laces as loose as you can when walking uphill. Then when switching to downhill, crank them up. It's a pain to switch but it's worse to wreck your achilles or shins. I've done both. Yes, double boots are silly clunky. I love my new Scarpa Maestral RS boots with the walk mode. What a difference! us.scarpa.com/maestrale-rs-coming-this-september
It actually depends on if you get cold feet or not. The first time I climbed Mt Blanc I went back to Cham and bought an Alveolite inner as I get cold feet - they were good in Peru to 6500m Koflach Ultra Extreme?)
Get items from this video at Amazon:
La Sportiva Nepal Cube GTX: amzn.to/2Y6RKC4
Grivel Crampons: amzn.to/33GTrXV
Millet Everest GTX boots: www.mtntools.com/cat/alpineic...
Watch Aaron’s videos on each of these boots:
Millet Everest GTX Mountaineering Boots: ua-cam.com/video/-Vv_uDAkFFs/v-deo.html
La Sportiva Nepal Cube GTX: ua-cam.com/video/GnPuFCJp51A/v-deo.html
La Sportiva Baruntse: ua-cam.com/video/LqH8r1nLU8Q/v-deo.html
Massive thanks for posting this video up. Glad that i found this channel and this vid. Good stuff!!
Welcome!
Thx for making videos like this. It definitely helps when you are looking for mountaineering gear
Thanks for watching!
Great channel! I have been wanting info on mountaineering boots for a long time. Great Info!
Glad to help!
Excellent video yet again 👏
Glad you enjoyed it
thanks for the valuable info.
Great vid and insights! Wondering if you would consider doing a vid on hiking bags for different situations (size/application)? I think it was one of the most overlooked things when I first started trekking and its a considerable expense in one's kit.
Denny - Sure thing! I have an upcoming video comparing all of my different backpacks. It's almost as crazy as my boot comparison video: ua-cam.com/video/QWOHmX8ScTw/v-deo.html
Please watch the channel - it'll post next week Dec 16-20.
“Question” Great vids! Thank you! By the way, a family friend who is retired mountaineer told me before that when you are in a very cold place I can just have a very thick wool gloves, and you can push them against snow. That way, gloves get insulated. Also since it is so cold, snow does not get melted and make your hands cold… Have you ever experienced it? I’d like to hear your experience and advice on it. Thank you!
New terminology for this Texas boy. Thanks for the video!
You bet!
Love that I found you. Helped me get a great sleeping bag. Curious how you pack your huge boots. They take up so much room
They eat up a lot of my duffel for sure.
Affable, articulate, and engaging. Mature, and we can tell you have experience.
Thanks!
Great video
Thanks for watching.
Yeah La Sportiva make good boots and they make great climbing shoes too. Good point about the singles being cold. I think obviously when your moving, ur feet are going to not get cold even if it's below zero, even if 10 below but if u sit around or just remain still for a bit that's a totally different story and you're going to freeze up LOL. That triple looks like one hardcore set of boots! Good vid! I'm going to sub!
Thanks - I hope it was helpful.
I sub'd to your channel - I'm always looking for more survival and bushcraft material.
@@ALinsdau Hey there, thanks for subbing to the channel much appreciated! Yeah i try and put snippets of survival stuff into most of my reviews. I'm hoping to do something with snow shovels soon.
Love your videos, definitely a subscriber! QUESTION... Can you boost the warmth on the Baruntse with an Intuition liner, like the Denali liner? Just wondering if you have had any experience with aftermarket boot liners for added warmth and comfort. Thank you!
If it’ll fit. These are warm for me.
Great info, thanks! I’m attempting Mt. Fuji in February and got La Sportiva G2’s. Glad to get your perspective on boots though. I almost went with the Baruntse but the incorporated gator of the triple boot won me over. Would you recommend anything dealing with feet in addition to a triple boot to combat cold feet? I didn’t buy insoles; I did get merino wool blend (50%) socks. Thanks!
Sure thing - Add Superfeet REDhot insoles: amzn.to/2SiRyP1 They have definitely helped me. The mylar wears down pretty quickly, so add some Gorilla duct tape over the mylar to protect it: amzn.to/2EKd3R6
I do have a design for an insulated gaiter coming out next spring, but that'll be a bit late for you. It would be used on top of your La Sportiva G2s.
Also, I use Wrightsocks in combinations with my Smartwool socks. The combo worked great in the Arctic and Antarctic.
Wright socks: amzn.to/2EH0Mgj
Smartwool Mountaineering (the ultimate): amzn.to/36QW3oe
Smartwool Heavy Trekking: amzn.to/35IA6aG
I got the triples and used them for 2 attempts on the north side of everest and i love them
Nice. Hopefully your 3rd Everest try will work out.
@@ALinsdau that is the grand idea!!!!! Ofcourse it was the last 2 times as well. I just need everything to fall in order and have a little luck. thank you!!!
nice!
Hey, great review on all of the shoes!! I have a question though. I am going to climb in the Alps this summer, 4000m+(Eiger, Matterhorn), and cannot decide, whether the single shoe will keep my foot warm enough. Have been to Mt. Blanc a few years ago with the Scarpa Charmoz and my feet felt a bit cold( had to move my fingers quite often, especially in the night hike). Should i go for the single nepal cube shoe or the double? (was thinking of the scarpa phantom 6000.)
Go for the double to keep your toes warmer. Climb safe!
Great video Aaron! Would you say the cubes are undercutting it for mount washington or the white mountains in general for winter? Thanks for all the information
It's 1ºF today on Mt. Washington - if you're constantly climbing and generating heat, it'll be okay. But the moment you stand around belaying, you have a good chance of cold feet. It really depends on if you're a person that runs pretty warm. An insulated gaiter would make it much more viable.
I'll be moving most of the time but it may be better to go with the baruntses in case I do need to stand around for a little bit. Thanks for everything, it's really helped me dial in which gear is right for me
Looking to get into mountaineering and I want to be climbing Mt. Baker, Rainier, and similar mountains. Not really extreme stuff. And it will be mainliny 3-season; spring, summer, fall.
Stay safe, get some double boots. Best of luck!
@@ALinsdau even if I'm brand new to it, and would only be doing it in the warm seasons? Most likely to be going over glaciers and peaks at most 3-4000m.
Hi, thanks for the video
Which model do would you choose for High Mountains (more than 5000 meters)?
The double boots will work likely up to 6000m. Past that, I'd vote for the triple boots.
Very good sir. I’m trekking EBC & summiting ISLAND PEAK Oct 2021. Any suggestions for a newbie, regards summit footwear?
Island peak is 20k ft / 6k meters - that's pretty cold. Get the warmest you can handle and afford. Cold and frozen toes aren't enjoyable.
Thanks for the video! Wondering how you prefer to attach or pack them during approach hikes.
I pack them. They're too heavy to have swinging around on my pack.
@@ALinsdau I’ll have to experiment some more cause with a 65liter they take up like half my bag! Haha. Thanks for the response 👍
Hi,
I have new one La Sportiva Karakorum Evo GTX.
Can I use it for Elbrus expedition. (is it enouh ?)
Thank you.
You’re taking a big risk with summer boots on Elbrus. I wouldn’t do it if I were you. You need double boots.
www.backpacker.com/gear/gear-review-la-sportiva-karakorum-hiking-boot
Thank you, do you have any experience with the arcteryx acrux ar gtx?
I'm interested too. Just bought them but haven't yet tested them in the field.
No sorry. I checked them out and they look very weather/waterproof. I'm a bit afraid of a front zipper, especially the super waterproof type. If it gets iced up, you won't be able to close the boot. I'd certainly love it give it a go, though.
ua-cam.com/video/DpGzCTep7BY/v-deo.html
I made a small video about those boots. I will be testing them in the field over the coming months and report back then. For now that's all I found interesting during my research
Are you using farenheit degrees or Celsius?
Fahrenheit normally unless I mention Celsius. It's a challenge to convert in my head on the fly.
May I ask a question. I normally wear a UK size 9 shoe, because this boot is triple layered do I size up to 9.5 or 10 because of the socks you wear with the inner booties.
I sized up but I probably shouldn't have. It's tight in the morning on summit day but a bit too lose coming down or when too hot. It's a trade.
thanks for the reply. love your information videos if you could cover footwear sizes on double and triple boots please
I am new to mountaineering. Took a beginner winter mountaineering trek. I eventually (and definitely) want to do Vinson Massif (2024 winter) and Aconcagua as I get more experience, and maybe Island Peak since I have been to EBC before. Not sure about Everest or Denali (last on the bucket list) yet. I am planning about doing a Mexican Volcano Trilogy or Cotopaxi early 2023. What mountaineering boots would you recommend to start with? Many thanks!
Spend some money and get a good double boot like this:
La Sportiva Baruntse: ua-cam.com/video/LqH8r1nLU8Q/v-deo.html
Make sure it fits your feet, though. You'll have to go somewhere to try them out and realize that they'll loosen over time. I bought one size too large on my Baruntse's and when I'm going downhill, they slip. So I've reverted to stopping on the way down and extra tightening the laces. Stay safe!
@@ALinsdau Thank you so much - I binge watched almost all your mountaineering videos and learned things that I never knew. Truly appreciate all the time and effort you spent on creating such useful information.
Hi Aaron, I am wondering if you have tips on how to walk in double or triple boots? My single boots arent full shank, and have enough normal roll to them that it works to walk fairly normally. With double boots I'm finding them to be more like ski boots where it is much more clunky. Is it just about going slow enough and putting the foot down flat, or do you attempt to roll through your normal gait and endure the clunk somehow? I also noticed when going uphill, the taller boots are more prone to grind on the shins because they dont flex much. Is the strategy to keep the upper very loose? That seems to work alright for me, but I'm curious on your thoughts?
Keep the upper laces as loose as you can when walking uphill. Then when switching to downhill, crank them up. It's a pain to switch but it's worse to wreck your achilles or shins. I've done both.
Yes, double boots are silly clunky. I love my new Scarpa Maestral RS boots with the walk mode. What a difference!
us.scarpa.com/maestrale-rs-coming-this-september
@@ALinsdau Thank you, I appreciate your help! Yeah it's amazing how much different footwear can change a climb.
Are Salewa Crow Gtx enough for the Alps durring summer months?
Consult a guide service there to be safe.
Are you taking temps at Celsius or Fahrenheit for the most part?
I'm working on doing temperatures in both for people. I'm calibrated for Fahrenheit from living in the US.
I have size 13 Uk (14 US, 48 EUR) so I can only get old Koflach plastic mountaineering boots. Can you get any boots in my size in the US?
Contact mtntools.com - they may be able to help & ship around the world.
If I were going to attempt a 6000m summit (Island Peak) in Nepal in the dead of winter (January), would you recommend the double or triple?
Triple.
What do you recommend for Katahdin and Washington in the Winter? Double or Triple?
Double boots or get it done. Your mileage may vary. be safe.
hey Very helpfull video about boots .Pliz can you tell me the price of the Millet???
Check out the link in the description or click it here: www.mtntools.com/cat/alpineice/boots/milleteverestboots.htm
Hello! What would you recommend for Mont Blanc? a single or a double boot? Thank you!
A single boot would work in the warmer months. Have a safe climb!
It actually depends on if you get cold feet or not. The first time I climbed Mt Blanc I went back to Cham and bought an Alveolite inner as I get cold feet - they were good in Peru to 6500m Koflach Ultra Extreme?)
Nice video but are your temperature measurements in degrees Celcius or Fahrenheit?
My temperatures are in Fahrenheit. I give celcius as the 2nd number when I can do the conversion in my head.
how about for Mera Peak, what can you recommend
Tripple boots - there are only a few on the market.
is single boot ok for climbing Mt. Baker during September ?
Most likely - that's my plan.
You are referring to farheneit degrees, right?
Yes, I'm in the US so I'm using Fahrenheit.
my size is 9.5wide but what size is good for double boots?
Get a half size larger for bigger socks.
Is it possible to just buy the triple boot and use it instead of the other two?
Yes, totally valid. They super heavy but they'll certainly keep your feet warm. Serious overkill on many mountains, though.
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Thanks!
what would you recommend for Kilimanjaro ?
Sturdy hiking boots. You don’t need mountaineering boots for Kilimanjaro.
I used my heavy leather boots with custom toe caps and custom insulated gaiters. My feet were warm through the very cold night.
is this Fahrenheit or celcius please?
I did the temps in Fahrenheit for this one.
Man i used a random merrell hiking boots to climb my first 5000 mountain. I
That's great!
Are you talking C or F
F. I put in C where I can.
So to own all 3 pair basically need to take a mortgage out lol
Possibly, yes.