Well nothing above 6 k
lol
Lobuche seems like it will be an easier climb then say Island peak. Instead of buying my own boots im just going to rent them once in Nepal.
La Sportiva Nepal Cube Gore-Tex
you can get them for just a few dollars a day. That or the agency can supply them.
And ya desending on Lobuche can be tricky depending on time of year. Some guys have said you really gotta take it slow on the slope because it can get pretty icey. So taking each step carefully and making sure your crampon is in securely.
For me its about a new adventure away from the normal trekking and hiking. Sure I love doing that, but I want a new challenge. So I think each year I will challenge myself to do a new mountain with in reason.
Im planning to pick up one of those training masks too.
Edit:
@Treneth I just realized those are the boots you used ? I looked back through the thread.