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Crampons and ice axe.
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.
The slope angle increases.
Gaiters are typically worn on all winter hiking trips while crampons and an ice axe are.
Gaiters crampons and an ice axe are the three most often used items of winter hiking gear.
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Here are some scenarios where you would need crampons.
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Gaiters prevent snow from entering your boots while crampons provide you with traction on icy surfaces.
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When the snow becomes much firmer.