I'm going to Huaraz, Peru this summer to do a couple peaks, (19,000' and 20,000'). I'm looking at a used pair of Salomon SM9 boots and wonder if they are a good boot for that. (I'm a novice doing a guided trip) Will they be warm, dry and accommodate crampons? Thanks, Chris

-- Chris Douglas (christiandouglas@austin.rr.com), June 30, 2004