Just a quick question regarding boots - do we need winter boots with crampons for the snowy walking day? I dont have any crampons but could source some for next weekend if they are recommended ?
Just some info in case anyone in the group has similar questions.
Hiking boots can be described as B0, B1, B2 or B3 boots depending on how flexible the soles are. B0 have the most flexible soles. B1 boots have reasonably flexible soles and are mostly used for non-winter hiking. B2 boots have less flexible soles and can be used with crampons, they're often used for winter hiking. B3 boots have very stiff soles, and are used for technical mountaineering and climbing.
For the Cairngorms course B2 boots are ideal for when we’re doing winter skills, and would allow you to try out some crampons if you’d like to, but B1 would be ok too.
The key things are: the boots need to be waterproof, have good grip on icy terrain, and keep your feet warm when we’re spending all day out in the snow.
Ice axe and crampons are optional but if you’d like to bring them along you’ll get a chance to use them. We normally have plenty of spare ice axes for the group to test on the Sunday, and if you’re keen to try crampons and have suitable boots you might be able to borrow a pair.
Thank you for this, really helpful
Hi,
Just some info in case anyone in the group has similar questions.
Hiking boots can be described as B0, B1, B2 or B3 boots depending on how flexible the soles are. B0 have the most flexible soles. B1 boots have reasonably flexible soles and are mostly used for non-winter hiking. B2 boots have less flexible soles and can be used with crampons, they're often used for winter hiking. B3 boots have very stiff soles, and are used for technical mountaineering and climbing.
For the Cairngorms course B2 boots are ideal for when we’re doing winter skills, and would allow you to try out some crampons if you’d like to, but B1 would be ok too.
The key things are: the boots need to be waterproof, have good grip on icy terrain, and keep your feet warm when we’re spending all day out in the snow.
Ice axe and crampons are optional but if you’d like to bring them along you’ll get a chance to use them. We normally have plenty of spare ice axes for the group to test on the Sunday, and if you’re keen to try crampons and have suitable boots you might be able to borrow a pair.
Let us know if you have any more questions.
Best wishes,
UE Team