I sent out a thread earlier about a lightweight system for mountaineering clothes for summer PNW climbs. I have been thinking and I believe I have discovered a footwear system that will be warm enough in case of storms, but also lightweight and flexible enough for many other temperature levels.
1 – liner socks
2 – RBH Vapor Barrier socks
3 – Smart Wool Mountaineering Socks
4 – Tecnica Leather Boots
5 – Crescent Moon Booties
6 – OR Rocky Mountain High Gaiters
I think that the vapor barrier socks will prevent me from wetting out the insulation in my boots thus causing my leather boots to freeze at night. I also think that the Crescent Moon Booties should provide enough warmth on really cold alpine starts, as well as keep off most moisture from the snow. My crampons are strap style so they will fit on over my leather boots and the Neoprene overboots.
Another nice thing about this system is that it would only force me to have to buy the overbooties and the RBH Vapor Barriers, the later of which I have wanted to play around with for sometime.
My other option is to just go all out and go pick myself up a pair of La Sportiva Trango S Evo Gtx's.
Thoughts?
Best,
Travis
