Climbing Boots for Low Elevation Climbs in Alaska

I will be attempting to climb a number of routes in Ruth Gorge Alaska in May all at relative low elevations, 10 to 11 thousand feet. Temperatures charts, my reading and chats with others leads me to believe that I will be ok using my La Sportiva Nepal's, a quality winter mountaineering boot. However, I plan to be on the glacier 3 weeks or so, so I am wondering if I should invest in a warmer boot that is just a nimble. And if I made this investment what boot would you recommend for mixed lines?

yes the nepal is fine for the ruth in may...or at least it should be. It can still be cold!
the problem comes when your boots get wet and take a day or two to dry.

Be safe and bring double boots. Better to spend another $500 than to have your trip completely ruined because of cold feet. Spantiks, Phantom 6000s are all great.
You can find them on ebay for as little as $250

What clint said. I think it'd be completely idiotic and irresponsible to bring single boots anywhere in the AK range, regardless of weather

-a guy who almost brought single boots to the ruth in may

Thanks for the feedback.

Bumping this topic - what about boot and a halves with goretex like the Batura 2.0 in early May? They are far better than Nepals at keeping out wet.

Thanks!

Ryan Marsters wrote:

Bumping this topic - what about boot and a halves with goretex like the Batura 2.0 in early May? They are far better than Nepals at keeping out wet.

Thanks!

Mmm.. locks the juices in... I think your own sweat is as much a factor as much as moisture from the outside...

Try soaking your boots with a hose and then spend a night snuggling with them in your bed. If you're psyched on wearing them in the morning go ahead and take them to the great white north! Otherwise, get doubles.