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greenrvgreen
Dec 22, 2013Explorer
In the 70's some of us were trying neoprene ski pants--what a disaster. GoreTex was still a few years away and skiers in the NW were desparate for some way to stay comfortable in the constant 35 degree sleet. The "Buffalo Skins" were cool when you wanted warmth and hot when you wanted to stay cool--and always soggy.
I still use neoprene socks (with a liner) for climbing. Your feet sweat up to a certain point and then stop sweating, and soggy feet don't seem too unusual. The neoprene allows me to skip the gaiters and wear running shoes on glaciers.
Again I agree with the philosphy. To those of us in the balmy south, -30 seems to call for more than just additional heaters. With down booties, and puff jackets a steady 40-50 degrees indoors isn't too bad, with a constant hot broth steaming.
Just sayin, Tuna. I realize you're the one contending with the cold and the rest of us are just watching.
I still use neoprene socks (with a liner) for climbing. Your feet sweat up to a certain point and then stop sweating, and soggy feet don't seem too unusual. The neoprene allows me to skip the gaiters and wear running shoes on glaciers.
Again I agree with the philosphy. To those of us in the balmy south, -30 seems to call for more than just additional heaters. With down booties, and puff jackets a steady 40-50 degrees indoors isn't too bad, with a constant hot broth steaming.
Just sayin, Tuna. I realize you're the one contending with the cold and the rest of us are just watching.
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