Hello:
I am trying to gear up for my PCT thru-hike but have never used any winter/snow gear. What should I get to cross the snowy Sierra (in case I need it), crampons or spikes.Please, excuse my ignorance, but can someone explain to me the difference and with which one I may be on the safer side. REI has a sale coming with spikes for $54 and I wondered whether I should get them or not. . .I don't know. Never hikes in snow. Thank you for your advice.
J.