The amount of gear needed to climb Mt. McKinley is ridiculous. But, I suppose if you want the best chance of coming home with all your body parts still intact, it's a necessary investment. Here is a picture and list of just the footwear purchased for the adventure:-- "Black Diamond Sabretooth" Crampons
-- "La Sportiva Spantik" Mountaineering Boots
-- "Outdoor Research" Gaiters
-- "Smartwool" Mountaineering Socks (3 pair)
-- "Smartwool" Liner Socks (4 pair)
-- "Forty Below Purple Haze" Overboots
-- "Sierra Designs" Insulated Camp Booties
-- "MSR Denali" Snowshoes
..... total full-price retail cost of footwear alone: about $1400
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