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joemor
Aug 19, 2002, 1:24 AM
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after spending two hours on a multi pitch, i was faced with an hour and a half scramble back down to the base where id left my hiking boots. on the completion of the scramble my toes were bruised and climbing shoes were noticably more worn.
my question is this, how do you deal with scrambles and what type of footware do you bring and how do you carry it?
joe
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v_nick
Aug 19, 2002, 1:44 AM
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but that scramble down past kachoong and that awesome line to the left was almost worth it.
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climbingcowboy
Aug 19, 2002, 2:25 AM
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I've used teva like sandles for almost everything I've done, just clip to the back of your harness, if we use shoes because the hike is that bad the person cleaning always brings them up there harness so there not in your way while leading.
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joemor
Aug 19, 2002, 2:28 AM
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well if im gonna use the second as a pack mule i gues it doesnt matter how heavy the shoes are
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stevematthys
Aug 20, 2002, 12:11 AM
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i clip my sandals into my harness
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danl
Aug 20, 2002, 12:38 AM
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Depending on the severity and length of the down climb scramble I may go bare foot. It may be worth checking out the sportiva superfly.
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billcoe_
Aug 20, 2002, 1:14 AM
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I put my Fire Classics on in the AM and take them off in the evening.
I only worry about getting blisters cause my feet slosh arount too much, so I were Polypropelene socks.
This includes Arapiles BTW. I will make concessions at Yosemite and wear a pair of tennis shoes to the base of a climb. But, I've come down North Dome Gully and East descent ledges of El Cap with my climbing shoes on more than once.
Shoes might be a little loose by modern standards.
Regards:
Bill
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clymber
Aug 20, 2002, 1:17 AM
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wondering why you couldnt rap down first off..secondly have the 2nd bring up the shoes and some water and maybe a power bar or something along those lines...he has it alot easier then the leader use the 2nd for all they are worth because one day the roles will be reversed and you will have to schlep all the stuff up
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radistrad
Aug 20, 2002, 7:10 PM
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sure the second is the pack mule... we bring Teva sandals for stuff like this.
They are light, compact and fit well.
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bouldertoad
Aug 26, 2002, 10:32 PM
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I am not a big fan of Tevas hence I own a pair of Chacos with the C-4 rubber on them. Ver ygood at sticking to rock in general. My favorite pair of approach/walk off shoes are the Kayland Spiders. Very flexible and super sticky. They are even good for 5.easy routes....
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