Boots for Dall Hunt in NWT

[Takman]

Although a ways off I booked a Dall hunt in the Northwest Territories. I am looking for guidance on boots, particularly insulated and height please.

 

[wyosteve]

Try different brands and see what fits your feet best. Regardless, you want some ankle support and fairly stiff soles for crossing scree.

 

[bama92]

Tough to beat the Kenetrek Mountain Extreme.
Non-insulated or 400.

 

[GA Sheephunter]

Although a ways off I booked a Dall hunt in the Northwest Territories. I am looking for guidance on boots, particularly insulated and height please.

Awesome, who did you book with?

 

[Takman]

Nahanni Butte/NWT Outfitters.

 

[Takman]

Tough to beat the Kenetrek Mountain Extreme.
Non-insulated or 400.

I actually am hunting with the Extreme 400 currently. Thinking maybe a bit lighter.

 

[GA Sheephunter]

I actually am hunting with the Extreme 400 currently. Thinking maybe a bit lighter.

What are the dates of your hunt?

 

[Takman]

2026. 21st August to September 2 I believe.

 

[GA Sheephunter]

I would definitely keep the 400 insulation

 

[GA Sheephunter]

2026. 21st August to September 2 I believe.

This was late August in the NWT. I had everything I brought on, and during this storm was shivering cold unless I was hiking or in my sleeping bag. I regretted not bringing my favorite whitetail base layer because I thought everything had to be superlight Kuiu or First Light, etc.. I will not make that mistake again! Prepare for everything. You may be hot one day and freezing the next.

 

[sp6x6]

You can pack like that light weight Kuiu.I have over late season elk -25,but I have puffy on under my guide layer.I also run several types of mountaineer boots.Asolo GV,La Sportive,and Scarpa Grand. My Cripis my favorite all around and I can do any hunt in them, steep and slick I crampon up with detuned aluminum.Real cold and im in my Kafaru puffy set

 

[Marky_mark]

Try on as many different boots as you can. Thats the only way to do it. Be prepared to order a bunch online and have to ship them back. Having the wrong boots will directly impact your hunt more than anything else. You dont want any blisters. I have had great luck with the crispi boots as well. I have i think 4 different pairs. Youll be in the nwt with the lancasters so your not going to be putting on like 20 miles a day hiking. I wouldnt worry about insulated boots to be honest. When your moving, everything warms up fast. your feet are still going to be sweating like crazy. I bring different thickness wool socks on my hunts and weather them due to conditions. If your in doubt on what to bring, just call Clay and ask him. Hes a great guy! Its a helicopter hunt so you can bring more gear than you would on a backpack sheep hunt also. Buy a caribou tag if you can.... there is less and less opportunities to hunt them

 

[Takman]

I plan on buying the tag. Thanks for the insight.

 

[Takman]

Think I'm going to start by ordering the Crispi Briksdal Pro GTX with 200 insulation for sizing and see how they feel.