An ice axe allows you to arrest your fall in case you slip.
Crampons and ice axe.
The slope angle increases.
I ve written elsewhere about early season conditions and the 2018 19 snowpack.
Gaiters are typically worn on all winter hiking trips while crampons and an ice axe are.
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When your footwork no longer feels secure with just your boots and ice axe or when you find yourself working too hard to kick steps in the snow it s time to think about putting crampons on your feet.
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Gaiters crampons and an ice axe are the three most often used items of winter hiking gear.
But i ve included a broader discussion to make it applicable to other backpackers too.
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Gaiters prevent snow from entering your boots while crampons provide you with traction on icy surfaces.
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