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Go Hiking with the Right Shoes

by Shelly

hike.jpgHere is a list of some of the best hiking boots on the market today.

• Salomon Sports Revo GCS GTX: (For Men) This boot features advanced welded construction and the Ground Control System, an active cushioning system that adapts to the ground so your foot doesn’t have to.

• Asolo Stynger GTX Womens Hiking Boots: (For Women) Reliable and dynamic for trekking and light hiking. Water resistant suede + Cordura with Gore-Tex (Sierra) inner lining. Asolo synco rubber-PU sole.

• Hi Tec Altitude Lite IV Jr Children’s Hiking Boots (For Children) These boots have a waterproof (seam-sealed) suede leather upper with breathable mesh underlays. They are made with rustproof brass hardware and is board lasted. It has a durable carbon rubber outsole. It also features an EVA sock liner for cushioning.
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Here are 10 Tips for staying safe in the back countries during winter months:

1. Call your local Avalanche Forecast hotline to get the latest information on the snow and avalanche conditions in the area where you are going hiking.

2. Plan your route and prepare and pack your gear the night before.

3. Pack rescue gear. Remember: In an emergency, the locator leads to the probe the probe leads to the shovel; the shovel leads to your partner. You needs all three for a speedy recovery of anyone in your hiking party.

4. Head out early. The weather changes throughout the day, plus days are shorter in the winter months, ski tours take time, and an early start means getting back before it gets dark.

5. Test your transceiver. Do a distance check at the trailhead with partner to make sure your locator and other equipment is in good working order and is working properly.

6. Use good procedures on the mountain. Travel from island of safety to island of safety and keep your eye on your teammates at all times.

7. Use your powers of observation. Changing conditions may mean changing your plans. Watch for recent avalanche activity, increased precipitation, shooting cracks, settlements, rapid warming,. and windblown snow. Do not hesitate to turn back if conditions do not fit yr plan.

8. Find out what’s going on under the snow by digging a pit. Is there any signs of cracks or weak layers in the snow pack.

9. Start out on lower angle slopes and work your way up into the steeper terrain.

10. Check in and check out. Let someone know your plans and when you will return.

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Posted in Boots, Hiking Boots on May 19th, 2008

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