Matterhorn boot selection

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Lgartrell 23 Jun 2017
Hello,

I've got week long trip coming up to the french and swiss alps, where i'm praying for weather and hoping I can get up both Mont Blanc (trois monts) and the Matterhorn (honli).

In the interest of space I don't want to take over two sets of boots, so i'm hoping for feedback from anyone who's climbed them, particularly the Matterhorn.

I've recently worn through my pair of summer boots, meaning the only pair I've currently got are Scarpa Phantom Guides.

Could I get up the Honli ridge in a pair of Scarpa Phantom Guides, or are they going to be too stiff? Weight-wise they're as light as many of the B2 boots, but obviously not going to be as good for smearing etc

Or alternatively, if I pick up a set of something lighter like a La sportiva trango, will this be warm enough for the snow plodding up high on Blanc?

thanks in advance!

L
 Cheese Monkey 23 Jun 2017
In reply to Lgartrell:

Be fine. Maybe a bit warm.
 mff513 25 Jun 2017
In reply to Lgartrell:

Trango cubes are nice to scramble grade 3s in so maybe that might help
Lgartrell 26 Jun 2017
In reply to Cheese Monkey:

Ok thanks - yeah I think I could manage the grade in them. The slabs look like it might be the trickiest part with boots that won't smear.

L

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