Hike In

I am often asked if I hike into remote mountain trout streams wearing my hip boots or wading shoes. If I plan to hike in 2 miles or less I wear my hippers or wading shoes. If I plan to hike in more than 2 miles I hang my hippers over my shoulder and wear a comfortable hiking shoe. When I reach my destination I put on my hippers and hide my hiking shoes, then when I come back down the trail after fishing I change into my hiking shoes and carry my hippers to hike back down to the car. I don’t like chest high or waist high waders in the mountains. They are overkill.