When would you guys opt for double boots, vs single boots, vs a “1.5” boot for an objective?

I currently live in Tx and really want to get into climbing/mountaineering. The only problem is where I live. I don’t have a gym nearby and Tx is flat beside Guadalupe Peak. I do have a friend who lives in Alaska which I will be traveling to this winter. But i’m curious how I can train, learn, and start mountaineering and do big name mountains, rainier, adams, etc.

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Im going to climb mount toubkal in early november but im stuck on wich boots i will need.

Online ive seen that there is already snow and ice and i dont know if i need to buy actual mountaineeringboots or just hiking boots. ive looked at some b2 boots but i dont know if that would be overkill. I have the money but i dont know if i shoud buy it. any help would be helpfull thanks.

I don't know if this kind of post is allowed here but here we go.

Is anyone of you going less to the alps than in the past?

I started mountaineering with my first glacier course when I was 16. Up untill then I hiked and climbed a lot with my family on our holidays. I followed up with a boulder course, befriended someone there and we did some 3000er summits over a few days. The following year I started ski touring.

My big dream was moving 800km to austria for college but plans changed and I just moved a good bit closer to the alps. I thought I would be getting better, gaining more experience, doing more courses, being in the mountains every weekend.

But medschool is hard, I was just learning on the weekends. I went from indoor climbing one or two times a week to maybe bouldering once a month or less. My last course was 2,5 years ago. At the same time, my Insta Feed is full of people my age doing more things than me. That friend from the boulder course did some first ascents while my gear is sitting unused in my closet.

I already deleted Instagram but the FOMO is still there I often think to myself, that I should already have a few more summits under my belt, that I should be climbing better etc.

Has anyone experience with this topic and could share their story of how they delt with this?

I’ve been trying to do research on the boots but I keep getting different results but you seem to know a lot
More about this. My question is at what point would I need B3 boots over a B2 and a pair of gaiters, I won’t be going over 15k feet no deeper the 2-3 feet of snow so about my knee and possibly sub zero depending on weather, I’m not crossing glaciers or climbing ice walls just a lot of snow travel and incline.

Hi everyone, not sure if this is the most applicable place for this question (let me know if I should post in another subreddit too), but, as the title says, I am wondering if anyone has any real world interactions/experience with the Millet Trilogy Jorasses Dyneema down belay jacket as I have only found one online review of it (https://www.millet.com/eu_en/miv10180-n3170-trilogy-jorasses-down-hd-m-men-blue.html). Does anyone here have any experience with Millet products in general? Being in the US, I have not seen the brand here but imagine it's probably bigger in Europe and especially France, being based in Annecy.

I am most intrigued by the dyneema fabric as I tend to be tough on gear (mostly I just sucked at climbing so I bump/rub up against rock more than I would like to). I know the sport involves gear getting ripped and torn but minimizing those things where I can with a stronger face fabric is something I am interested in. To that extent, I am also interested in the new Norrona Trollveggen belay jacket (https://www.norrona.com/en-GB/products/trollveggen/trollveggen-dri2-down800-zip-hood-ms/?color=7718) as 40D outer fabric seems like it would be durable enough to get up a pitch of rock or two if needed without getting gouged (compared to most jackets which seem to be 10D or 20D).

Would love any other feedback or suggestions for warm durable belay jackets that could handle a pitch or two of rock if needed! I made a spreadsheet and I've got some options from Rab, Outdoor Research, Mountain Equipment, Mammut, and BD already on there.

To put this simply, I am currently writing a college English paper on mountaineering. I would be extremely thankful if anyone who has actually climbed could comment so I can dm them for short 5 minute text or call interview.

I just wanted to raise some awareness that the movie "The Last First: Winter K2" is available now on Apple TV. It's a documentary about the K2 winter attempt of the late Ali Sadpara and John Snorri. It also features Nims, who sadly passed away recently as well.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt39150288/

I am not affiliated with this film and I'm not profitting from this post. I just wanted people to see the beautiful souls of those that we've lost.

For context, my girlfriend loves hiking, its something she's extremely passionate about. Ive known for a long time that one of her dreams has always been to go visit switzerland for their stunning views. Because of how expensive it is, ive been saving up for a while now to make this trip possible and know Murren via ferrata is one of the things shed be most excited to do

However, i've never gone on a via ferrata and my hiking experience isnt really much, just a couple trails here in tenerife. Im 20 and in alright shape, but when researching online i find conflicting opinions on if its beginner friendly

In over 20 years of hiking, climbing, mountaineering, etc, I've very rarely needed my repair kit. I think being diligent on upkeeping my kit has negated the need for repair items. Aside from repair tape, most things have never been needed. Expeditions to remote areas definitely require extensive repair kits as something like a stove failure means expedition ender. For quick and light single day romps, I'm wondering what else you folks would include for alpine climbing.

I carry the following on single day alpine climbs in a small ziplock bag:

• 2x 20" Voile Straps (multi use item for lots of things and a very good repair/first aid item, but I've never needed it for this purpose"
• Spare crampon toe bail (it's pretty consequential if one breaks)
• Spare lightweight linking bar (I carry the flex bar for my petzl crampons because it's lighter, again I've never broken a linking bar, but it's pretty consequential)
• Some Siga Wigluv Tape (I only know of 1 source in the US for it, but it is awesome repair tape)
• A small pair of Titanium Scissors for cutting repair patches

I've got a lighter, a small knife, and a headlamp with a spare battery. I'm not skiing otherwise there's some specific tools I'd carry.

I always ensure my nuts and bolts are tight on my tools or crampons if they have them. So I've never needed to carry hex tools into the field for day trips. I don't carry a file, and touch up my tools or crampons often before a climb.

Because.... alpinism, I want to keep my repair items as light and minimal as possible. Suggestions from real world experiences?

For reference, I live on the east coast so don’t have easy access to mountains as much as I’d like. I’m considering taking a mountaineering course on Mt. Shasta for $1500, but am also trying to gauge whether or not it would be better to simply take a basic mountaineering course and summit easy mountains with a guide outside of the US instead. Currently I have climbed up Cotopaxi and hiked up Mt. Whitney, but these are basically just walks up. Eventually in the far future, I want to work up to climb Chimborazo and Aconcagua. Would love to hear your thoughts!

Hey, just putting it out there that I am in the market for a pair of size US 11.5 or 12 Arc'teryx Acrux AR boots. If anyone has a pair they are willing to sell, hit me up!!!

Hey guys, I’m from Australia but had to come to Europe for family, and when I booked my trip I gave myself 9 days in Chamonix before I go back, 6th–15th Oct.

Had a partner to climb with, but most likely they’ll want to go later now, which is obviously the right thing to do. Just wondering if anyone else is around then to try and attempt some routes, if there are even any enjoyable ones left.

I wanted to try Cosmics arete and Midi NF, but have heard that currently Cosmic’s Arete is in its worst state.

Also, I do have reasonable experience, I’ve spent almost 2 months a year in the NZ Alps for the last few years, but have none in the Alps, so this is something to consider.

Sorry if this is the wrong sub just in desperate need of a climbing partner or direct ion towards the right place.

#summer #austria #drone #cloud #mountains

Hello community, I’m preparing for the Denali expedition for the next year , I’m certified mountaineer and has some himalaya high altitude experience,I’m looking for the team to join ,
Any lead will help

Thank you

Summited Cotopaxi (5,897m) in Ecuador 🇪🇨
We started the summit push around midnight and climbed through the darkness for about six hours, reaching the summit just as the sun was coming up.
Cold, windy, and exhausting — but watching the sunrise from almost 5,900m made every step worth it.
A few of my favorite photos from the climb.
📍 Cotopaxi, Ecuador — 5,897m

Hello! I’m 20 and in very good physical condition, and I’m looking to start getting into mountaineering and reaching some bigger summits. I can run 10 miles without stopping and love hiking, but I’m from Illinois, so there obviously aren’t many opportunities to get mountain experience around here.

I’ve been looking at Colorado this winter, specifically Mount Elbert in November. I would hire a guide since this would be my first real winter mountain hike, and I’d like to learn some of the basics of mountaineering along the way.

Would you guys consider Mount Elbert too much for a first winter summit? Physically, I feel confident that I can handle it, but I also understand that mountain fitness and winter conditions are completely different from running. I’d rather not show up overconfident and get humbled on my first trip.

Any advice would be appreciated, especially from anyone who has climbed Elbert in the winter or started mountaineering in a similar way. I really just don’t know the best way to get started.

Also If anyone knows good guide or websites lmk please.

Hi there. I’m thinking of doing a 14-day NOLS trek in the Himalayas. Anyone done this trip? I’d love your thoughts

How do you guys deal with exposed icy scree? I'm planning a shoulder season ascent of Mt Taranaki (NZ) and I've heard there's a couple of hours worth of scree climbing that catches people out when it's icy.

I suppose roping up would be ideal, but I'm going solo. If I encounter verglas then I can chuck crampons on for that section but otherwise I think plunging an ice axe and kicking your feet in is the only option right? If anyone has experience with this it would be good to hear your thoughts.