Tag: Salewa Pro Gaiter

2015 Official Pint Glass Sponsored By Salewa!

Bill

16206715055_8e713481c4_z Need a new pint for the free beer socials?  Check out our new pint glasses!   Our good friend Kurt Smith and SALEWA are the pint glass sponsors for the 2015 Michigan Ice Fest.  Not only is Salewa giving out glasses…..they are filling them up as well! During our evening socials you will be able to enjoy a frosty brew while representing with an Ice Fest pint.  The best news is: IT’S FREE FOR THE FIRST 125 PEOPLE TO PRE REGISTER FOR ICE FEST!  Haven’t registered yet?  Click here to register….but don’t wait- these will go fast! (If you registered by Jan 4th you already got yerself one! Salewa not only will be taking care of you at the party, they will also be providing a killer demo fleet of their amazing ice boots. European-based Salewa has been outfitting alpine adventurers for over 75 years, and now brings its groundbreaking and innovative all-mountain footwear to the Michigan Ice Fest!. Salewa offers shoes and boots for technical approach, mountaineering, trekking, and  speed-hiking that provide outstanding flexibility, fit, and support. Salewa’s advanced technologies and versatile, multi-sport designs enable you to traverse rocks, snow, technical trails, via ferrata, and any other terrain in security and comfort. Pro Gaitor Mounatineering Boot From mixed climbing to vertical ice, this rugged, four-season boot features an embedded aluminum stay in the heel that tightens or loosens at the turn of a key to switch between walk mode and a rigid climbing mode. No longer do your feet need suffer on the approach.

  • Lightweight Schoeller Super Fabric upper resists abrasion and moisture while maintaining breathability
  • Included Allen wrench lets you easily tighten or loosen the clearly labeled sole tension system depending on whether you’re walking or climbing
  • Waterproof breathable membrane keeps your feet dry and comfortable
  • Thinsulate 400 insulation traps heat so you don’t have to drop out of a multi-pitch ordeal to hold your toes over a fire
  • Salewa 3F system locks down your heel for a blister-free fit
  • Standard lacing with speed hooks and glove-friendly waterproof zipper pull makes for easy operation and the custom fit you’re used to
  • Top seals off with elastic, anatomic collar and secure lock
  • Full rubber rand adds durability and protection
  • Durable, grippy Vibram Salewa Pro outsole features aggressive lugs that offer a high level of grip on mud and snow when you’re not stepping into a crampon Climbing toe profile offers edging performance

Be sure to stop by Sydney’s and check out a pair of Salewa boots sometime over the weekend….your feet will thank you!  Thanks Kurt,  Ice Fest is proud to have Salewa as a main sponsor of the 2015 Michigan Ice Fest!

Salewa Pro Gaiter Review

Bill

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Ahh winter is here, the cold winds are blowing and the ice is forming.  Ice season is finally here and it is fantastic this year, by far the best I have seen since I started climbing years ago.  Temperatures are finally warming up as well, it’s a scorching -8 degrees Fahrenheit today.  Luckily this season I picked up my very own pair of Salewa Pro Gaiter ice boots.  These boots are awesome; warm, comfortable, light, and customizable for the hike in and the climb you’re searching out.  We may live in Michigan and we may have shorter routes then those boys and girls on the eastern and western parts of the country but our climbs are steep, technical, and good ole Lake Superior loves to attack with fierce cold winds and lots of the white stuff.

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These boots have really saved my feet this year.  The cold temps have been beating us down since early December and if we want to climb we have to go out in the single digits or below.  The extra insulation on the Salewa Pro Gaiter has been a blessing this year, keeping the toes moving and happy as can be.  The long hikes have also been made easier thanks to Salewa’s unique climb/walk mode.  Now the two to three hour hikes into Pictured Rocks are easier and much more comfortable.  The flexing sole in walk mode helps to keep my feet from cramping on the long hikes and when it’s time to go up…. I turn the boots to climb mode and ascend the amazing features in front of me.

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Tomorrow I hop in the car and head to Ouray, CO to attend the Ouray Ice Festival and of course my new kicks are coming with me.  It’s going to be a weekend filled with climbing, laughing, and adventure.  I am ecstatic to finally attend the event and can’t wait to climb hard with my new favorite piece of gear.

Don’t forget to check out these boots at our very own 2014 Michigan Ice Fest.  We will have both the Salewa Pro Gaiter and the Pro Guide on hand to test, abuse, and certainly surprise everyone with how amazing these boots really are.  Hope to see you at the Michigan Ice Festival and maybe you’ll catch a glimpse of me out at Ouray…. I’ll be the one hooting and hollering in excitement.

Nic Dobbs

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