
Alpine mountaineering Equipment List
Technical gear:
Back pack (35-45 liter)
Crampons
Ice axe (short 40/50 cm)
Harness
Helmet
2 small prussik loops
2 locking carabiners (pear shaped)
1 sling (single length, tubular webing)
Head lamp & extra batteries
Personal gear:
Mountaineering boots, leather with vibram soles is most adapted for alpine climbing
Warm Hat - wool or fleece
Sun hat, sun viser( must fit under the helmet)
Sunglasses
Light weight gloves
Heavy weight gloves
Neck gaiter or scarf
Layering system:
Lightweight Capilene underwear - top and bottoms (1 set)
Warm socks
Sweater (Synchilla fleece jacket/ pullover or wool)
Climbing pants
Jacket - Goretex with good hood
Wind/rain pants - Goretex
Light weight down jacket, or primaloft jacket
Optional for the Hut:
Cotton T-shirt
Lightweight sleeping sack
Ear plugs
Other items:
Camera, film & batteries
Sunscreen & lip screen
Personal items - toothbrush, toothpaste, handi-wipes
Extra pair of prescription glasses and contacts - if applicable
Contact solutions - if applicable
Prescription medication
Small first aid kit - aspirin, Advil, moleskin, tape
Water bottle or Thermos (unbreakable)
Pic-nic lunches and Snacks
Pocket knife
Mountain huts have indoor shoes available
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