Denali Advice - Ski boots...

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Denali Advice - Ski boots...

by AndyJB444 » Sun Mar 21, 2010 9:09 pm

Headed to Denali starting the middle of May. Looking to take my BC Touring skis and skins for the trek up to 11k, then stash them. My concern is that they are currently mounted with 3-pins, and my only 3 pin boots are a pair of Rossi BCX11's (Leather).

Is it warm enough on the lower mountain to ski this set up to 11k camp? I may add some Vapor Barrier socks with expedition weight socks if that helps. Higher up and any time I'm not on the move I'll be in plastics.

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by bdynkin » Mon Mar 22, 2010 2:06 pm

You should be fine in these boots unless this May happens to be real cold. You can always just put you plastic boots on and walk, right? WB to 11K is usually packed. And it's just 2 days to get to 11K.

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by rdesota » Tue Mar 23, 2010 4:34 pm

It's fine in leathers up to 11k, unless really unusually cold. Although, there is some good skiing around 14k camp to be had particularly on your 'down' days.


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