RMI and Whittaker Mountaineering Gear Guides Mount McKinley Expedition | Page 18

Gaiters We recommend a knee-length pair of gaiters, large enough to fit over your mountaineering boots. This will guard against snow getting into your boots and catching your crampon spikes on loose clothing. Socks Either wool or synthetic. Whatever sock combination you are accustomed to wearing during your training or previous adventures (whether single medium-weight socks, a medium-weight with a liner sock, two medium-weight socks together, etc) should work just fine for this climb. Advice on Socks A good strategy for socks is to change pairs as soon as you are done climbing for the day, letting the pair your wore all day air dry. Continue this rotation for each day you are on the mountain and you will always have a pair of dry, warm socks to change into. Guide tip: stick your damp socks in your sleeping bag and let your body heat dry them out overnight. Caution: don\'t do this with soaking wet socks.