Cirque Gaiter

When the cirque's still full of snow, you can count on the approach being a muddy hike, so strap the Black Diamond Cirque Gaiter around your hiking shoes before you go. Its waterproof, welded, double-layer material protects you from all the mud, snow, and rocks you're bound to scrape against on your way up there. The quick release upper lets you take the gaiter on and off at your leisure.