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Kyle Kohlwes

Footwear Sales Specialist

Kyle Kohlwes has been fitting mountaineering, hiking and ski boots at REI in Seattle for the last 6 years. He enjoys mountaineering (combined with skiing), hiking to fire lookouts (21 of Washington state’s 93 lookouts so far) and kayaking.

Latest Articles

  • Buying Advice

    How to Choose Mountaineering Boots

    13 reviews with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars

    Mountaineering boots are a big investment. Learn when to buy versus when to rent, and what to look for when buying your first pair.