Gaiters on Everest
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 Everest asks for
Optional
Only if your 8000 m boot has no built-in gaiter, and for the trek in when it snows
Other mountains
- Standard on: Aconcagua, Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Kosciuszko
- Optional on: Everest, Denali, Carstensz Pyramid
