Training: breaking new pair of alpine boots, Mt. Shuksan, WA

247 days to Day 1

As they say, break your mountaineering boots early. "They" were right.

Two of us climbed Mt. Shuksan - a very popular peak in Washington State. Got some mileage on Vera's new expedition boots: 22km distance, 2,000m up and down.

Lesson: Wearing unbroken brand-new alpine boots on an expedition is a very poor idea.








The summit!

Blisters on the summut, 11km still to go!


Filling summit register.


Six rappels down from the top. Fun!


Imagine getting these on a 20 days expedition.
Location: Mt Shuksan (2,783m), Washington, USA

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