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 Enty 24 Dec 2023

Hypothetical question.

The Matterhorn is 100% dry, it's mid-summer and  you have at least a week of perfect weather forecast. You're going up the Lion ridge, fast and light.

What are you putting on your feet?

Cheers,

E

In reply to Enty:

Lightweight scrambling boots - sportiva trango tower, Scarpa ribelle or Boreal Brenta.

Nice squishy trainers to walk in and out of the hut in. 

12 point crampons for if it’s snowy/icey near the top. 

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 Brass Nipples 24 Dec 2023
In reply to Enty:

Spiked running shoes

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 jcw 24 Dec 2023
In reply to Enty:

Boots

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 Kid Spatula 24 Dec 2023
In reply to Enty:

Flippers

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 minimike 24 Dec 2023
In reply to Enty:

Nutella

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 Gwinn512 24 Dec 2023
In reply to Enty:

Did it in similar conditions couple years back in the Ribelle Lite (lightweight B2) and was happy with the choice. Mate had B3s and that was overkill.

If there's no snow (we had some at the very summit), you could get away with approach shoes if it's really warm.

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