Gaiters on Elbrus
Also called: (Super) gaiters, Gaiters or super-gaiters
What it is for
Covers from the boot to below the knee that keep snow, scree and water out of your boots and protect your trousers from crampon points.
What Elbrus asks for
Standard
For snow on summit day and the north route; not needed with a boot that has one built in
Other mountains
- Standard on: Aconcagua, Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Kosciuszko
- Optional on: Everest, Denali, Carstensz Pyramid
