The slope angle increases.
Crampons and ice axe.
An ice axe allows you to arrest your fall in case you slip.
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When the snow becomes much firmer.
Gaiters are typically worn on all winter hiking trips while crampons and an ice axe are.
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.
Ice axe crampons for hiking boots.
I ve written elsewhere about early season conditions and the 2018 19 snowpack.
Gaiters prevent snow from entering your boots while crampons provide you with traction on icy surfaces.
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This post is designed primarily to guide my clients in the purchase of crampons and an ice axe.
Here are some scenarios where you would need crampons.