Just one last (I hope) question. My pack will weigh in at about 25 lbs. I have been a lightweight packer for many years. And as such I have not worn hiking boots in a very long time. I use trail runners for all of my hiking. I would like to hear your thoughts on whether I "need" to be wearing boots to make this trek.
Again thanks to the two of you (and any others who chime in)for your comments.
I would have been happier in my trail runners, though I would have wanted waterproof sock liners in that case as the switchbacks got quite wet.
