I'm from the coast of California, and while I've done lots of backpacking and hiking, I have never backpacked (or hiked) in anything deeper than a few inches of snow. Do I need gaiters? what kinds of clothes should I wear while hiking? Do I want bookts, or should I use trail runners the whole time (trail runners in the snow sounds soooo cold)
Thanks!
(Hoping to head out mid March 2016)