Equipment

Glacier Treks

Rock climbs

Summits

Winter / ice climbs

Technical

Ice hammer

 

 

optional*

 

Ice axe

optional*

 

Crampons

optional*

 

Helmet

 

 

Belay equipment

 

 

Harness

 

Skis with touring bindings

 

 

 

optional*

 

Climbing skins

 

 

 

optional*

 

Ski crampons

 

 

 

optional*

 

Avalanche transceiver

 

 

 

optional*

 

Lightweight shovel

 

 

 

optional*

 

Avalanche probe

 

 

 

optional*

 

Ski or trekking poles

optional*

optional*

optional*

optional*

 

Snow shoes

 

 

 

optional*

General

Goggles

 

 

optional*

optional*

 

High protection sunglasses

 

Sun & lip screen (F20+)

 

Rucksack (around 40-50 litres)

 

Head torch & batteries

 

Personal 1st aid kit  (aspirin, blister kit, etc)

 

Water bottle or hydration system

Footwear

Mountaineering boots

 

optional*

 

Walking or approach shoes

optional*

 

 

Rock shoes

 

optional*

 

 

Ski mountaineering boots

 

 

 

optional*

 

Trekking boots

optional*

 

 

Clothing

Waterproof jacket

 

Waterproof over trousers

 

Thermal top and long-jons

 

Insulated jacket

 

 

optional*

 

Fleece jacket

 

Trousers

 

Warm hat

 

Thermal gloves

 

Insulated gloves

 

Socks

 

Snow gaitors

optional*

 

Shorts and t-shirt

 

 

Sun hat

optional*

 

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equipment

Below is a general equipment list which includes optional items that depend on the final itinerary and conditions.  Some technical and safety items are available on loan or hire from your guide.

 

 

 

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