Compression Socks?

I had never used any compression garments before but decided to try compression socks for ice climbing this season and have been pleased. I have Smart wool compression socks which are thin and since I already was wearing a liner with a thicker sock using the compression as my liner works great. I noticed that my calves feel less strained and recover faster after a lot of front pointing. Now they are a bit harder to put on but the trade off is worth it. Now if I can just find some compression sleeves for my forearms!

Boots Out With The Old In With The New





Boots are the most important gear item in the mountains. With out a good set of wheels things will grind to a halt. I've retired my old Nepals for a new updated pair they never let me down. In fact they are like an old friend after all these years. So after trying on quite a few different boots I stuck with what works. If it's not broke don't fix it. I'm the kind of guy who buys gear and gets some use out of it not always chasing the next new thing. With a boot like this it was hard to make them better but La Sportiva did. Lighter, warmer, lower profile and goretex all add up to a smile on my face. Once you find the glass slipper they feel like home.