I am planning an eight day winter hiking/camping trip in the Adirondack mountains, NY in early January. I won't be ice climbing but am looking for a boot that will provide warm and comfort, can handle my weight 175 plus a 50-60lb pack. Any suggestions?

I winter backpack in the Adirondacks often. To be honest, double boots are overkill in the Adirondacks for 90% of the time, and the only utility for them would be for winter backpacking to keep your feet warm the next morning. But, there are easy ways around it, and in the morning, you can throw one of the chemical warmers in your boots, or heat up a bottle of hot water with your breakfast and throw them in the boots to heat them up, or even sleep with your boots in your sleeping bag (cleaned or put in a plastic bag). I use to use double boots, but they weigh so much, and have now gone to using just a light boot with insulation like the Scarpas or the La Sportivas that others have suggested. Remember to bring snowshoes or skis!

errr... I would get doubles for Adirondacks, especially if you are camping overnight. Check out Phantom 6000M and Sportiva Spantiks. Just call The Mountaineer in Keene Valley and they will tell you to get doubles.

I would say to look at La Sportiva's Trango Extreme Evo Light GTX. I own the Trango Evo GTXs and they are amazing boots. The Extremes offer more insulation making this an ideal boot for what you're looking at. Also, if you do decide to strap on some crampons and get vertical these are stiff enough for front-pointing. Hope this helps! Go get some! http://www.backcountry.com/la-sportiva-trango-extreme-evo-light-gtx-mens

Lowa's most popular hard-duty backpacking boot. Ideal for carrying heavy (50+ lbs.) packs in rugged terrain and extreme weather conditions. Tall ankle shaft, waterproof, breathable with thoughtful design details for long distance comfort, support and stability. http://www.lowaboots.com/catalog/ShowBoot.cfm?StockNum=2206729927&Category=2&Type=w

This is more of something to think about rather a product suggestion. I've hiked down here in Georgia with 12 degree weather in my hiking boots and my feet stayed warm the entire time. The only bad thing about thermal boots is that your feet will sweat and in the an in the end you will be worse off. The number 1 rule of backpacking is sweat kills

This boot would be a great option for you , its light warm and stiff all the things your looking for. And if you decide to Ice climb your ready to go. Another option would be the Mont Blanc from Scarpa