Footwear from HoJo's to bottom of bowl - Noob needs advice !

[geopatrol]

My son & I are planning our first Tucks trip for this Friday (based on the glorious weather report). I have read ton's all over the internet, including this great site, but some parts are starting to become a blur. I have done searches to try to clarify, but have read some conflicting things.

I am confused about the hike from HoJo's up, and am trying to get a few details nailed down.

Advice regarding the following will be most appreciated. General info as well as specific to the conditions we will likely encounter this Friday.

1) Is it a bad idea to put on Alpine boots at HoJo's and go the rest of the way in them, or is it a better idea to make the change at lunch rocks ?

2) If we go from HoJo's with non-ski boots, what is a good choice? I gather that crampons are not necessary (I don't have any).

Will a hunting boot with a lug sole get the job done ?

I'd love to wear my snowclogs! Assuming no fresh snow and a packed trail is this crazy ? If snowclogs would work, would microspikes/yaktrax be a must (I can borrow/buy these) ?

3) Can non-skiing footwear be left either at lunch rocks or HoJo's for pick up later, or must they be packed for the hike/ski ?

TIA

[icelanticskier]

yer in luck. there is a complimentary bag/shoe check at hojos due to the busy weekends and folks constantly losing stuff.

a tip is greatly appreciated tho.

rog

[RR]

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My son & I are planning our first Tucks trip for this Friday (based on the glorious weather report). I have read ton's all over the internet, including this great site, but some parts are starting to become a blur. I have done searches to try to clarify, but have read some conflicting things.

I am confused about the hike from HoJo's up, and am trying to get a few details nailed down.

Advice regarding the following will be most appreciated. General info as well as specific to the conditions we will likely encounter this Friday.

1) Is it a bad idea to put on Alpine boots at HoJo's and go the rest of the way in them, or is it a better idea to make the change at lunch rocks ? Yes! Bad for feet! Bad for boots!
2) If we go from HoJo's with non-ski boots, what is a good choice? I gather that crampons are not necessary (I don't have any). There are some not-so-expensive "traction aids", but ski poles and careful foot placement are usually enough to get to the ravine

Will a hunting boot with a lug sole get the job done ? Yes, use the hunting boots, esp if they are waterproof

I'd love to wear my snowclogs! Assuming no fresh snow and a packed trail is this crazy ? If snowclogs would work, would microspikes/yaktrax be a must (I can borrow/buy these) ?Traction aides? Yes, in the mush they are a must. Snow CLogs? Yipes! Well, tight-fitting GoreTex Gaiters could make that work

3) Can non-skiing footwear be left either at lunch rocks or HoJo's for pick up later, or must they be packed for the hike/ski ? Leave them in a bag tied to your pack or in your pack. Lunch rocks is not the safest place to sit during ice falls

TIA