On Aug 26, 9:27=A0pm, PatOConnell <gypkap.figureit...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> Skookum wrote:
> > I plan to try to get myself back in some reasonable shape by hiking
> > which the area i live in (Northern British Columbia) is well endowed.
>
> > I won't be doing overnight stuff an see that "hiking shoes" rather
> > than boots are recommended on some general websites (example:
> >http://www.abc-of-hiking.com/hiking-boots/hiking-boot-types.asp).
>
> Buy a copy of the last edition of The Complete Walker for general hiking
> information, including boots etc. It's new enough to review hiking
> shoes, too.
>
> > However, unless advised otherwise, I'd like to get footwear that would
> > work when the snow flies. Then, I'll still stick to beaten paths but
of
> > course there'll be wet and cold.
>
> > Are some brands and types more experienced folks would recommend or
> > should I have a different pair for winter?
>
> Ankle high boots with Goretex or other waterproofing liner, plus gaiters
> for winter when the snow gets deep, or for muddy trails. In theory, get
> a boot that is made with as few seams as possible, because thread
> breaks, usually when you're a long way from the trailhead.
>
> I wear Montrail Torre GTX boots because they fit my feet well (though
> they have more seams than I'd like), but you should buy the boot that
> fits you, from an outdoor store where they take the time to fit your
boot=
s.
>
> As another example, my wife buys Merrell boots (or REI--made by Merrell)
> because they fit her feet well.
>
> Low top "hiking shoes" (or whatever they're calling them this week) are
> supposedly good if you know the trail isn't all that rough. I've been
> known to wear running shoes or tennies sometimes on an easy trail.
Thanks. I had and avidly read a copy of Colin Fletcher's The Comleat
Walker back in the mid 70s and had completely forgotten about it. Such
an entertaining as well as informative tome! I will certainly look for
the latest edition. I was sad to learn that the author is now walking
the Elysian Fields having reached a very respectable 85 years young
(http://articles.latimes.com/2007/jun/16/local/me-fletcher16).
I look
forward to re-acquainting myself with this wisdom and to not only
reading but acting upon it, including the guidance on footware.
Thanks to y'all for the illuminating conversations.
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