Having the Right Equipment.

As a landscape photographer I thought the most important piece of equipment I needed, besides my camera was my backpack. After all, this single item would be carrying my food, water, camera, and other various things needed to shoot landscapes.
I now believe that your boots are one of, if not THE most important tools you have going out on any hike. A few weeks earlier I had attempted a difficult hike, caring my camera and some provisions about 30 pounds, while wearing my older Vasque boots. Unfortunately I did not achieve the distance I had hoped. I had blisters and my feet were killing me. I left the trail a defeated person.
I had been a loyal Vasque boot wearer for the past 10 to 15 years. However, when I needed to get a new pair, they just weren't the same shoe. I tried on several different brands, trying to find that perfect fit that I had come accustom. Finally I went to REI and tried on a pair of Zamberlan's. I knew from the moment I put them on they would be perfect.
After purchasing my Zamberlan boots, I returned to that same trail, to see how well these "new" boots would actually do. I am happy to say that I made that hike with ease. I even did a bit of exploring off of the main trail to capture some amazing shots.

These boots have opened a new door for me. Knowing I can do long hikes caring all my equipment with me... Lets just say I don’t expect to ever leave a trail a defeated person.

Zamberlan 996 VIOZ GT in Black

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