And while most folks assume they need a whole new wardrobe to begin winter hiking, Wesley Trimble, communications and creative director at the American Hiking Society, says you likely have many of the essentials already on hand. Here, all the winter hiking gear to help your trek go off without a hitch. $230 at REIOutdoor Research Crocodile Gaiters REI What good are your boots if you’re kicking snow, water and debris into them? $329 at PatagoniaBlack Diamond Storm 450 Headlamp REI “The slower pace of winter hiking sometimes means that hikers can get caught out after dark when temperatures plunge,” says Hazzard. “For someone who is just getting into winter hiking, a standard microspike with chains and small teeth is adequate in many conditions,” he says.
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