The slope angle increases.
Crampons and ice axe.
Gaiters crampons and an ice axe are the three most often used items of winter hiking gear.
Gaiters are typically worn on all winter hiking trips while crampons and an ice axe are.
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But i ve included a broader discussion to make it applicable to other backpackers too.
When the snow becomes much firmer.
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Ice axes crampons rescue on snow probes snow anchors dragonne accessories.
Ice axe crampons for hiking boots.
An ice axe allows you to arrest your fall in case you slip.
North couloir technical ice axe designed for ice climbing and technical mountaineering with fully modular head for adapting the ice axe to all the various activities.
Gaiters prevent snow from entering your boots while crampons provide you with traction on icy surfaces.
I ve written elsewhere about early season conditions and the 2018 19 snowpack.