Questions and Answers
How do I choose the correct hiking boots?
You’ll need a good pair of hiking boots! This is likely the most important equipment investment you’ll make. Below you’ll find what I’ve learned about hiking boots from all the mistakes I’ve made.
Trail shoes will not be enough for the varied conditions of the trail. A shoe that adequately supports your foot and ankles, cushions the bottom of your foot against sharp rocks or other obstacles, and has grippy soles is crucial. Our guide for the Dolomites and Rosengarten hikes is one of the best, has many mountain guiding certifications, trains search and rescue teams in Bavaria, and is an experienced heliskiing guide and alpinist as well. He requires hiking boots on all hikes he guides and will make me take you to a sports shop to purchase boots if you bring trail shoes. Safety is our guide's first concern, and he takes guiding us back to the trails end in happy and healthy condition very seriously, in fact that is his job. So, purchase some good boots if you don’t already have some. Included here are some of the things I look for in hiking boots; technical features and comfort are my main concerns.
Click on the link below for some tips on what to look for when purchasing hiking boots.
What should I bring on a multi-day trek; does TerraTreks provide a packing list?
You always want to have all your bases covered for a multi-day trek because you never know when conditions will change or require gear you wouldn't normally have packed in your backpack. Click on the link below to see a sample packing list; a list specific to your trek will be emailed to you approximately 4-6 weeks before your hike. The items printed in bold are common to all hikes and are required of every hiker and for all hikes.