As a New Englander, I'm no stranger to the slippery trail conditions that can crop up in the winter months. That's why I say having ice spikes for your boots is absolutely essential. With the right gear, you don't need to resign yourself to staying inside all winter long. My spikes have allowed me to continue hiking in the coldest cold while enjoying magical, quiet, snowy trails. They even come in handy doing errands when parking lots are slippery!
I have basic ones from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H4BL4KL?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1 but there's a wide variety of brands!
Do you have ice spikes? What brands do you recommend?
Agree with this 100%! I'm never caught on the trails from October to May without spikes in my bag! This has saved me on so many trips!!