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Posted by Mr Haze on December 6, 2007 at 6:42:27 pm EST

First off, let me greet everyone here and introduce myself.

I'm live in Sacramento, CA but I love the outdoors and backpacking. I am also very new to backpacking and probably over-due it on the items I bring.

I am looking to put together a winter hiking trips here soon with some friends. We are considering somewhere up hwy88 or Kings Canyon.

The problem I have is choosing a good backpacking boot. I need a boot thats cheap, that works with snow-shoes and yet keep my feet warm enough, when I am walking around without the snow shoes.

I don't think we will be experiencing any sub-zero temps, but you never really know.

I would also like to be able to use the boot, when climbing Mt. Shasta next May.

I've looked at Merrell's Switchback Gor-Tex. They look and feel like excellent shoes, but I also wonder how those compare to the Hi-Tec Altitude IV's, that are half the price.

I am always on a tight budget, but I also understand the importance of bringing the proper gear.

Any help is very much appreciated. Thank you.

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