Footwear of Hut Crews

[Bergamo]

i am curious. I haven’t been out much in recent years. Do the Hut Crews now wear trail runners instead of the formerly worn Limmer Boots?

 

[Ear Drum]

I believe they are generally in trail runners. Perhaps others can chime in, this is just an anecdote:

We hiked up to Galehead (mountain and hut) a couple weeks ago, and I specifically recall pausing at a water crossing to allow a hut croo member to pass, with their load of trash on their way down. I watched them get a foot wet in the water, and saw runners, not boots.

They also still have those wooden external frame packs. I haven't ever tried one on, but they look miserable. I suppose it's tradition, and perhaps a good way to transport their heavy loads.

 

[dave.m]

I can only speak about the RMC crews. Until this year, I hadn’t seen a 3-season RMC (or AMC tent site/shelter) caretaker in anything other than trail runners. This summer RMC had a caretaker who grew up wearing Limmer’s and still wore them. The exception.

On the other hand, I noted that the RMC trail crew that was working on Lowes all had Limmers.

Perhaps when I wear out my Fabianos, I’ll try Limmers next. I should be so lucky to live that long. I’m

 

[DayTrip]

I can only speak about the RMC crews. Until this year, I hadn’t seen a 3-season RMC (or AMC tent site/shelter) caretaker in anything other than trail runners. This summer RMC had a caretaker who grew up wearing Limmer’s and still wore them. The exception.

On the other hand, I noted that the RMC trail crew that was working on Lowes all had Limmers.

Perhaps when I wear out my Fabianos, I’ll try Limmers next. I should be so lucky to live that long. I’m

I'm guessing Fabiano's are old? I don't even know what they are....

 

[KRooney]

I'm guessing Fabiano's are old? I don't even know what they are....

I didn't either, so I looked them up. They're a brand of alpine hiking boot, full welt. Probably cost about about $400 new. The type of boot you get repaired, not replaced.