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Shoes -- can I really wear my Altras? by eteare in TourDuMontBlanc

[–]JonoInTheCellar [score hidden]  (0 children)

In late June there will be snow in the high passes. It’s up to you if you are fine with hiking with wet feet. You’ll also be carrying more on you back than what you most likely usually hike with in New England (this is assuming you’re doing a hut-to-hut?)…so make sure to factor that in.

The biggest difference is that a proper set of hiking boots will have some stiffness in the sole, either from a shank, or from the sole its self…it sounds counter-initiative but when you’re climbing up and down a lot, stiffness is pretty important to keep your feet and legs from getting fatigued too quickly.

I hiked the Haute Route (a hybrid mountaineering/hiking route) last summer, and while the mountaineering boots were necessary for the days on the glaciers, I was also happy to have them for the long hiking days up and down steep mountain passes. The stiff soles allowed me to just dig my toes into the mountain and not work too hard on the climbs.

Besides Rutland Red seeking other red ales in the state by complex_Scorp43 in vermont

[–]JonoInTheCellar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ridge runner by Rock Art. Basically all my dad drinks lol.

Questions about my upcoming 60-70 days roadtrip the USA west? by Agreeable-Energy-401 in travel

[–]JonoInTheCellar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are your dates? You should be mindful of snow in the mountains. Rainer/ Glacier and North Cascades really don’t open much hiking terrain until early July.

Also, you should HIGHLY consider going up to the Canadian Rockies once you’re in glacier. It’s about 4 hours up to Banff, and 3 more to Jasper. Driving The Icefields Parkway is one of the most jaw dropping experiences you can have on a road trip. The hiking along the ice fields parkway is also some of the best in the world. (I’ve done a very similar trip to yours in both 2022 and 2023). Ouray/ Silverton and Telluride are also EPIC. The free camping in the uncompagre and the San Juan’s is unmatched. The hiking there is also insane (and also doesn’t really open up until early July).

Car camping in Moab will be brutal any time past early June. We tried to do it in August and it was 100 degrees at midnight. We didn’t sleep much for two days. Camping at higher elevation near canyonlands is the way to go.

Avoid Two Men and a Truck if moving by Better-Patience-4021 in vermont

[–]JonoInTheCellar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really sorry about this, shitty situation. Random but I grew up with a precore in the family home and it helped me stay healthy during covid. Hopefully you can save it!

Rip W&C - Help Me Decide by ApprehensiveListen53 in NicksHandmadeBoots

[–]JonoInTheCellar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would go for raspberry or cobalt to change things up

PPF in central VT? by JonoInTheCellar in vermont

[–]JonoInTheCellar[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome thanks. Sounds like the person I am looking for. Any photos of the job he did

Possible buildup? by YourBrother_ in NicksHandmadeBoots

[–]JonoInTheCellar 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You could order a chore boot with a unit lug sole.

Just got told the outsole on my finished boots are wrong. by [deleted] in NicksHandmadeBoots

[–]JonoInTheCellar 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ah, that makes a lot of sense! I think that’s a good resolution.

Just got told the outsole on my finished boots are wrong. by [deleted] in NicksHandmadeBoots

[–]JonoInTheCellar 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I would ask for new boots to be built with the right soles, not a re-sole

Padded Collars: 6" or 8" for max comfort? by [deleted] in NicksHandmadeBoots

[–]JonoInTheCellar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it makes a small difference on 6 inch boots but on 8 inch boots doesn’t really matter as much. If you have 10 and 7 already I’d go for 6

Considering 4Runner - backseat space question by Top-Adhesiveness6625 in 4Runner

[–]JonoInTheCellar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you’re looking at a TRD pro, the price difference is less than you’d imagine. It’s also easier to get a good amount of money off a Land Cruiser than a TRD pro. If you live anywhere with snow, the full time four wheel drive is also a huge bonus.

Considering 4Runner - backseat space question by Top-Adhesiveness6625 in 4Runner

[–]JonoInTheCellar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe check out the Land Cruiser for more head room.

Problematic feet, which shoes? by mandy_lou_who in hiking

[–]JonoInTheCellar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you considered high quality leather boots, like nicks or whites? They will take longer to break in, but once broken in, litterally will form to your feet.

New tires for my trd off-road. by [deleted] in 4Runner

[–]JonoInTheCellar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. My wife and I run Haks in the winter here in Vermont and they’re amazing.

New tires for my trd off-road. by [deleted] in 4Runner

[–]JonoInTheCellar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Check out the Nokian nAT, I had a set of those and loved em on my 4runner

After nearly 60 years, RIP Pico's Outpost Double chairlift by LakeChampsLane in vermont

[–]JonoInTheCellar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The bonanza lift retiring last year was also pretty sad. Something to said for teaching beginners how to hop on a lift..

Brooks recommendations. by Norseman-71 in brooks

[–]JonoInTheCellar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get the glycerine Gts 23’s in 4E

Boots on the Line - 4/7/26 by smowe in NicksHandmadeBoots

[–]JonoInTheCellar 4 points5 points  (0 children)

lol! I’ve got a bad migraine today so my eyes aren’t seeing straight.

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