These Scottish rock climbers realize the advantage... "Dave and his team swapped modern clothing and equipment for what was the norm in 1876 – tweed jackets and woollen tammies, fishermen’s rope and bare feet." http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/editors-choice/2011/11/20/modern-climbers-follow-in-bare-footsteps-of-intrepid-trio-86908-23576060/