Nepal is open for the autumn season, and glad you are coming.
Everest, Annapurna and Thorong La are open. Langtang treks stay paused while the Rasuwa road is rebuilt; Mustang and Manang roads are still being repaired.
Outdoor Research Rocky Mountain High Gaiters
Knee-height, waterproof, crampon-compatible
4.4 on Amazon (17 ratings)
What actually keeps snow out on Thorong La in a bad week — hot, noisy and completely unnecessary on any trek where the snow is only in the photographs.
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Do not buy this if: A monsoon or autumn teahouse trek below 4,500 m. Rent a pair in Kathmandu if a single pass is the only reason you need them.
Not every route needs it. These are the ones where our guides would put it on your list.
Everything else we recommend in gaiters & insoles, including the ones we think suit a different trekker.
Best for trail shoesFrelaxy Ultralight Trail Gaiters
Turns a trail shoe into something you can wear on dusty, gritty descents; it does nothing at all for deep snow, which is what most people buy gaiters for.
Skip it ifSnow, or a mid-height boot that already seals at the ankle.
Best insole upgradeSuperfeet Green Insoles
Fixes the arch ache that ends afternoons for a lot of people; they are firm to the point of being uncomfortable if your arch does not actually need supporting.
Skip it ifFlat or neutral feet with no pain. Do not solve a problem you do not have eight weeks before a trek.
