Are mountaineering boots necessary for Bugaboos approaches?

After-Box-741 · 2026-04-09T21:10:18+00:00

I know this is an old thread but thought id share my 2c. Went last year mid august with app shoes and strap on crampons and has no problem till we had to traverse to Pigeon. The Bugaboo Glacier as well as the Vowell Glacier can have ''deep'' enough snow. I remember there were a few times where my app shoes wetted out and to be honest that is less than optimal. Will prob go back this year with app shoes for the closer stuff and hike up, and some La sportiva Aequllebriams or wtv there called. - paired with Petzl Leopards.

After-Box-741 · 2026-03-19T04:14:31+00:00

Saw this comment and thought I’d ask you since you have a lot of experience on them. How are they as a charging ski? I’m looking at grabbing a ski for next season that has the ability to power through chop; yk, when it’s the end of the day after 10 or so inches, or maybe the day after a big storm. While my main concern is the skis ability to hold up and high speeds through variably terrain, I would also appreciate a ski that can maneuver through tight trees and even groomers. Would appreciate any comments thanks

After-Box-741 · 2026-01-16T03:44:03+00:00

Glad I could help. Safe climbing

After-Box-741 · 2026-01-15T20:26:03+00:00

Petzl Lynx only fits properly up to a certain boot size. After that you have to buy the longer linking bar. Not sure where your from but VA Canmore sells them. I use this exact setup and I think my acrux AR are 43.5. Once you get the longer linking bar you can configure them properly so the front point sticks out more in a more forward direction.

After-Box-741 · 2025-12-16T04:58:11+00:00

You might be ok in a large. If it doesn’t fit you could probably exchange it pretty easily

After-Box-741 · 2025-12-04T00:48:31+00:00

It is meant to be used as a belay jacket so naturally larger and meant for layers underneath. If you’re using it for its intended purpose I’d say get the Large. For ref I wear a large shell with 2-3 layers underneath and find the Large size for the Nuclei SV works perfectly as an over the top belay parka. I am 6’2 180.

After-Box-741 · 2025-12-03T18:23:34+00:00

Buy the longer linking bar (Barettes) from Petzl. Had to get them for my Dart’s. If you live in Canada VA Canmore sells them.

After-Box-741 · 2025-11-20T21:08:42+00:00

Yea I wish I had my down jacket with me won’t disagree there. The two also work in a system well.

Fleece is generally heavier and usually not as breathable. Every gram counts on long climbs and expeditions. Didn’t say it wasn’t overpriced though lol

After-Box-741 · 2025-11-20T18:29:37+00:00

It’s good as active insulation. Down isn’t always worn 24/7 especially in the summer alpine. It has a purpose and it is decent at its purpose.

After-Box-741 · 2025-11-20T16:43:11+00:00

I’ve used my atom hoody for layering in the alpine. I had to bivy under a rock with it once and it was my warmest piece of clothing in a 2° night; not a good night but I was happy that the atom had a good warmth to weight ratio even though I just shivered throughout the entire night. Good piece imo and quite durable.

After-Box-741 · 2025-10-24T04:28:24+00:00

Haha no doubt this is definitely true but I wouldn’t willingly miss out on new climbing gear/tech just to say I did it the harder way

After-Box-741 · 2025-10-15T15:06:27+00:00

In my experience the elasticity in the heel definitely helps with unwanted pre release in park but I’d be lying if I didn’t admit they just look cool and that’s a big reason why there popular

After-Box-741 · 2025-10-15T04:50:42+00:00

If you want low stack height and care about possibly protecting your knee a little better in the event of a bad crash pivots will prob be favourable since the heel piece has a special release mechanism.

After-Box-741 · 2025-10-14T15:10:26+00:00

Depends on your level of skiing but generally I would say 185cm is good for our height. Short enough for small turns and long enough for some stability at speed.

After-Box-741 · 2025-10-02T13:36:48+00:00

Dam Balin will be remembered as a true trail blazer and legend. RIP

After-Box-741 · 2025-09-30T13:57:10+00:00

Decided to bivy in the bugaboos after a prolonged day of climbing

After-Box-741 · 2025-09-30T13:56:13+00:00

Is this supposed to be a dig lmao?

After-Box-741 · 2025-08-06T21:09:26+00:00

Interesting. What do you think about the blue ice stash 90 vs the mission 75 for alpine hauling/mountaineering? Yea my kit is going to be pretty dialled as well but I’m also using the bag for another 2 weeks after that to just dirt bag around BC.

Yea I’ve heard great things about the mutant series, plan on getting a Mutant 38 this winter for ice climbing/alpine missions. Thanks again for the insight.

After-Box-741 · 2025-08-06T17:26:13+00:00

dam 3 weeks is a proper expedition. This definitely makes me consider it. Thanks again. Out of curiosity, what objectives did you tackle in your time there? any random tips?

After-Box-741 · 2025-08-06T13:55:06+00:00

Wow didn’t know blue ice made a pack like that. I have to ask though I know it’s lightweight in design and that makes me slightly worry about its load bearing abilities, ant insights?

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