I was leading a group through a scree slope in the Cairngorms last October when I heard it—the unmistakable, wet thwack of a heavy leather …
Boots or Trail Shoes: the Honest Comparison
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Breaking in Boots Without Ruining a Trip
I once watched a group of hikers turn back three miles from their objective, not because the weather had turned or the terrain was too …
Getting Boots Fitted Properly, Once
I once spent four hours on a sodden ridge in the Cairngorms, watching a perfectly capable group of walkers slowly descend into a state of …
Choosing Boots: Fit First, Everything Else Second
I remember standing on a ridge in the Cairngorms three years ago, watching a group of hikers try to navigate a scree slope in boots …