Schnee’s Pac Boots – 23 Years in the Making

For over 23 years, Schnee’s has been manufacturing their legendary line of Schnee’s Pac Boots right here in the mountains of Montana. Created out of necessity for a product that just didn’t exist, the Schnee Pac has become the boot of choice for sportsmen, ranchers and outdoor enthusiasts from the Rocky Mountains to the Adirondacks.

Beginning with premium hand-selected US leather hides, the boot upper is cut and crafted to provide optimal fit and maximum support surrounding your ankle and calf. Many boot manufacturers us a generic “stove-pipe” upper design which results in poor fit and uncomfortable flexing and bunching, Schnee’s insists upon using a “split” backstay design and signature flex-notches for an improved fit and minimal bunching.

Schnee’s rubber bottoms are crafted from hand-laid pieces of real rubber and vulcanized for rugged, waterproof support.  Our rubber bottoms also feature thermal plastic heel counters as well as steel shanks to provide the fit and support of an all-leather boot as well as a cushioned inner sole for added comfort. Most of our boots are also offered in your choice of a Tire Tread outsole which is great for shedding mud and snow or Schnee’s exclusive air-bob Advantage™ outsole for maximum traction in any condition.

Schnee’s Pac Boots are available in Insulated and Uninsulated models for year-round use. Our insulated boots feature removable quilted liners that utilize a three layer construction for optimum combination of warmth and moisture-wicking comfort. The inside of the liner is made from a durable layer of Cambrelle to help pull moisture away from your feet. The middle layer of the liner holds a layer of 400 gram Thinsulate™ Insulation for significant warmth without any unnecessary bulk. The outer layer of the liner is made from 3mm of wool felt which creates an added layer of warmth and moisture wicking comfort.

Schnee’s Pac Boots are built to withstand the rigor of everyday wear and to fulfill the demands of the hardworking and harder playing customers that wear them. All Schnee’s boots are rebuildable for years (even decades!) of use, and like all Schnee’s products they are backed by our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

As the fall air cools and winter begins to slip in, now is a great time to look for that perfect boot. Whether you’re running errands in town, handling chores on the ranch or headed into the mountains in search of that trophy elk, Schnee’s has the right boot to fulfill your needs!

Fall Boot Sale at Schnee’s Bozeman Retail Store

Well, it’s late September and the snow has started falling. That can only mean one thing: the Schnee’s Fall Boot Sale at Schnee’s on Main Street in Bozeman, Montana! Just when you thought that your feet were going to just freeze and fall off, Schnee’s has come through again with another timely boot sale for area hunters and outdoors people.

Let’s start with the most popular pac boot in history, the Schnee’s Hunter II. Schnee’s Hunter II provides excellent traction with the Schnee’s exclusive Goodyear Rubber Advantage™ outsole with Air Bob traction. This is a hiking boot/pac boot made to hike long distances, comfortably, in harsh weather. The Hunter II is insulated with Cambrelle, Thinsulate™ Insulation, and wool felt quilted together in a removable liner for warmth without the bulk of conventional pac boots. Hunter II pac boot from Schnee’s has a comfort Rating: -20°F Active, 0°F Inactive. It’s available in 10″, 13″, and 16″ heights and through Sunday, October 4th, the Hunter II is $25 – $30 off at Schnee’s store in Bozeman. These are the best pac boots for hunting. Click here for more information about Schnee’s Hunter II Pac Boot.

Schnee's Hunter II Pac Boot

The Schnee’s Montana Pac Boot has been a go-to pac boot for most of us for a long time. Because of the lace-less entry and easy to use velcro closure, the Schnee’s Montana is a great boot to keep by the front door or in the mud room, or to use going to and from work, or to wear every day once the ground gets a bit colder. Schnee’s Montana™ Pac Boots will keep your feet warm, and are great for early Fall through late Spring. Like the Hunter II, Schnee’s exclusive high-traction Goodyear Rubber Advantage™ outsole provides excellent traction on the Montana boot. Insulated with 400g Thinsulate™ Ultra Insulation, with a 3mm wool removable liner. Comfort Rated 0°F Inactive, -20°F Active. During the Fall Boot Sale at Schnee’s in Bozeman, the Schnee’s Montana pac boot is $20 off regular price. Click here to read about more features of the Schnee’s Montana Pac Boot.

Schnee's Montana Pac Boot

In addition to the Schnee’s Hunter II Pac Boot and the Schnee’s Montana pac boot, the Western Pac boot and the Schnee’s Extreme Pac Boot are also on sale through Sunday at the retail store. The Western Pac Boot has a western toe toe and heel and is the perfect pac boot to wear on horseback, very stirrup friendly design. 10″ and 14″ heights are available. The Western Pac boot is available with either the Advantage air bob outsole or the Tire Tread (TT) design, and is $25 off during this sale event.. Click here for more information & details on the Schnee’s Western Pac Boot. The Schnee’s Extreme Pac Boot has 1000 grams of Thinsulate insulation, an Advantage traction outsole, and is available in 10″ or 13″ heights. The Schnee’s Extreme Pac Boot is comfort rated to -40°F Active, -20°F Inactive. Like all the Schnee’s Pac Boots, the Extreme has 6 1/2 ounce, full-grain tanned leather uppers, brass eyelets, removable liners and is rebuildable, meaning that these are boots that should last for years and years. The Schnee’s Extreme Pac Boot is $ 30 off during this sale event. Click here for more information on the Schnee’s Extreme Pac Boot.

Schnee's Extreme Pac Boot

Schnee's Western Pac Boot

We also have many other boots on sale during this event at our retail store. Our entire selection of Irish Setter boots is $20 off and includes the Irish Setter Elk Tracker, one of the best hunting boots available. Zamberlan boots, made in Italy, are all $30 off during this sale event. Our entire selection of Danner boots at Schnee’s retail store in Bozeman is $10 – $40 off during the sale. And lastly, all of our Lowa boots, including the Lowa Sheephunter made exclusively for Schnee’s, are $10 – $40 off through October 4th.

Lowa SheepHunter, made exclusively for Schnee's

To find out more information about the sale, please call Schnee’s retail store, (406) 587-0981. Please visit our website at www.schnees.com to get more information on the pac boots, and take a look at the wide selection of hunting & hiking boots available.

Schnee’s Pac Boot Testimonial

Kyle Dreke in Minnesota sent in this testimonial to our Schnee’s Pac Boots.  It’s a great testimonial to our boots, but judging from the photo, it’s also a pretty good testimonial to his pup, Waylon. Thanks for sending it in!

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation – 21 Years’ Support

Schnee’s  and Powder Horn Outfitters have supported the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation for over 21 years. Here, Tom Johnson and Bart Bauer accept a plaque on behalf of all the Powder Horn staff:

Annual Elk Camp & Exposition

The Schnee’s Powder Horn staff is well represented at the  Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s 2009 Elk Camp and Hunting, Fishing and Outdoor Exposition held this year in Fort Worth, TX from March 5th – March 8th.  Powder Horn employees are on site providing expert  assistance with merchandise and the opportunity to try on  our Schnee Pac Boot and other merchandise. Customers can get expert fitting and purchase Schnee Pac Boots at the show.

Please stop by the Schnee’s booth this weekend if you’re at the show. We’d love to say hello!

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Awards2008 Elk Calling Champions

More than 50 elk callers from 10 states competed in the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Dickies/CamoWest World Elk Calling Championships to be honored as world champion elk callers. With divisions for PeeWee, Youth, Voice, Women’s, Men’s and Professional; elk callers were judged on a variety of both cow elk and bull sounds.

This year’s Professional Division winner proved to be Joel Turner of Washington State, a lifelong hunter and veteran elk caller for almost 20 years (even though he’s only in his early 30’s). This was just Joel’s third year of competing, making his an impressive win over repeat competitors.

Schnee’s Powder Horn Outfitters is proud to support RMEF elk conservation efforts which is why we donated a free pair of Schnee’s pac boots for the top winners of the Elk Calling Championship to add to their hunting successes.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK FOUNDATION News ReleaseSteve Wagner, Blue Heron Communications, 2/25/2008 Elk Callers from Five States Win World Titles MISSOULA, Mont. – New world champion elk callers from California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada and Washington were crowned during the weekend in Reno. Competition was held in six divisions as part of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s 24th Annual Elk Camp & Hunting, Fishing and Outdoor Expo. The event was held for the third straight year at the Reno/Sparks Convention Center. Next year the championships will move to Fort Worth, Texas. The RMEF Dickies/CamoWest World Elk Calling Championships began with preliminary rounds on Friday. Top callers advanced to final rounds on Saturday. More than 50 callers from 10 states competed. In the event, callers have 30-45 seconds to mimic cow elk sounds, followed by bull sounds. Professional-level competitors are required to make specific calls such as barks, whistles and screaming bugles. Most callers blow across a latex reed placed inside the mouth. In the natural-voice division, however, no calling devices are allowed. A variety of plastic tubes are used like megaphones, giving the sounds realistic resonance. Judges score each competitor. Winners received prizes and cash ranging from $500 to $2,500. RESULTS PeeWee Division: 1. Schafer Bungay, Kalispell, Mont. 2. Gavin McKitrick, McAllister, Mont. 3. Tawny Bungay, Kalispell, Mont. Youth Division 1. Gregory Hubbell Jr., Belmont, Calif. 2. Patrick Whitaker, Lebanon, Ore. 3. Ross LeValley, Hotchkiss, Colo. Women’s Division 1. Misty Waggener, Sandpoint, Idaho 2. Deb Bungay, Kalispell, Mont. 3. Bobbi Alwine, Muleno, Ore. Men’s Division 1. Greg Hubbell, Belmont, Calif. 2. Dirk Durham, Moscow, Idaho 3. Thomas Diesing, Loveland, Colo. Professional Division 1. Joel Turner, Eatonville, Wash. 2. Al Morris, Springville, Utah 3. J.R. Keller, Delta, Colo. About the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Missoula, Mont., the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the future of elk, other wildlife and their habitat. The Elk Foundation and its partners have permanently protected or enhanced over 5.2 million acres, a land area larger than Connecticut, Delaware and District of Columbia combined. More than 500,000 acres previously closed to public access are now open for hunting, fishing and other recreation. The Elk Foundation has more than 150,000 members, a staff of 150 and 10,000 active volunteers. To help protect wild elk country or learn more about the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, visit www.elkfoundation.org or call 800-CALL-ELK.

Tough enough for trophy Kamchatka brown bear

We received a great letter, unsolicited, from one of our customers, Chuck Patterson last week with this great shot of his hard-won trophy. Chuck wore a pair of our Schnee’s 10″ pac boots on his hunt. The picture above and his brief note says it all…

“I would like to thank you for a great product. I wore a pair of your boots on a recent trip to Russia. The boots work great, and after my hunt my guide asked to buy the boots threw the interpretor. I left Russia with this huge Kamchatka brown bear (10′ 4) and a skull that measured 27″ Boone & Crocket, but left my boots. We were both happy.Thanks,

Charles Patterson
Sheridan, Wyoming”

Great letter and picture – thank you Charles.

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