Boots

Boots

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ID

Photo

Type

Dimensions

Description

Location

Notes

ID

Photo

Type

Dimensions

Description

Location

Notes

MTR.2014.6

Combination skiing-climbing boots

 

Boots, leather, La Dolomite brand, made in Italy, Vibram lugged sole.

Archives, shelf N2, box 20141108.2

Used on 1961 first ascent of Mt. Queen Mary, St. Elias Range, Yukon Territory, Canada. Donated by Stella Degenhardt.

MTR.2014.7

Alpine ski boots

Length 12", width 4-1/8", height 6-1/4"

Ski boots, leather, size 9, medium height, smooth sole.

On loan to WSSSM

Leather exhibits some splitting at the back of the upper cuff. Previous tag on boots said 1940s. I think 1930s is also possible.

MTR.2014.8

Alpine ski boots

 

Ski boots, leather, high-top, smooth sole, markings on heel sole say "O'Sullivans Aristocrat."

Archives, shelf N2, box 20141108.1

Probably 1940s.

MTR.2014.9

Alpine ski boots

 

Ski boots, leather, small women's size, smooth sole.

Archives, shelf N2, box 20141108.1

Attached tag says, "Ski boots of Harriet Taylor Tiedt, custom made by Oberg in Ballard about 1925. Cost $16 - a big price item."

 

MTR.2014.10

Alpine ski boots

 

Ski boots, leather, smooth sole, wrap-around layered upper with front and back laces, toe-piece iron in place.

Archives, shelf N2, box 20141108.1

Probably 1950s-60s. Outer laces are missing.

MTR.2014.18

Climbing boots

 

Climbing boots, leather with Tricouni Swiss nails, felt lined cuff, and leather laces.

Archives, shelf N2, box 20141108.1

Probably 1940s-50s.

MTR.2014.19

Climbing boots

 

Boots, leather with hobnailed soles.

Archives, shelf N2, box 20141108.1

 

MTR.2014.20

Climbing boots

 

Boots, leather with hobnailed soles and felt cuffs.

Archives, shelf N2, box 20141108.1

 

MTR.2014.35.1

Telemark ski boots

Length 12-3/4", width 4-1/4", height 8-3/4"

Ski boots, Merrill brand, men's size, leather with 75mm Nordic Norm 3-pin Vibram sole and padded fabric cuff.

On loan to WSSSM

Circa 1980s, donated by Ken Mackie.

MTR.2014.35.2

Telemark ski boots

Length 11-1/2", width 4-1/4", height 7-3/4"

Ski boots, Asolo Snowfield II model, women's size, leather with 75mm Nordic Norm 3-pin Vibram sole and padded fabric cuff.

Archives, shelf N2, box 20141108.2

Circa 1980s, donated by Ken Mackie.

MTR.2019.2.1

Climbing boots

 

High-top leather climbing boots with Vibram soles and nylon laces.

Lowell Skoog's house

Belonged to Herb Belanger, Mountaineer member and former reporter and photo-journalist with the Seattle Times.