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Boots For Mt. Rainier: Singles vs. Doubles

March 31, 2011

Asolo Evoluziones are a great choice of double plastic boots for Mt. Rainier.

With the Rainier season just around the corner we’re getting “the boot question” more and more frequently so here’s a snapshot of our thinking…

When to use plastic boots:

* Early season (May and June) and winter
* If you are a First time climber, you should rent them
* If you are a person with compromised circulation or a history of cold feet

When to use single boots:

* If you own your own boots and have used them successfully in similar conditions to Mt. Rainier
* During the peak summer season (July through September)
* If you have fit issues (very small, large, narrow or wide feet)

Late season suggestion:

If you are climbing in later season (after early August) it is often worth bringing a light pair of hiking or running shoes to wear on the first 2½ miles of the approach up to Pebble Creek. These are especially valuable on the way down if your feet are sore (or hot) in the double plastic boots.

For our full boot philosophy on Mt. Rainier click here.

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