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Originally Posted by twinplanx  So your saying that you hiked the cog tracks in ski boots? Sounds just a bit uncomfortable but you do shed some pack pounds.  |
No, I'm saying that the cog tracks saved me because it allowed me take off my ski boots.
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Originally Posted by riverc0il Not uncomfortable at all when the boots are alpine touring boots. Light and flexible with walk modes, the more tour oriented models are quite comfortable for up hill climbing and definitely better on the feet than on the pack. |
Hiking up the cog with your boots in your pack is a lot faster, IMO. For the last 800 ft. of vert I switched to hiking shoes and Nate wore ski boots. I was a good amount faster then him, and normally we are the same speed. As a side note: we also flew by everyone that was skinning next to the cog. IMO, as long you have good grip and it is moderately steep you can't compete with hiking boots.