Andy Perkins
07/01/2008 7:26 pm
- Helmet (available for hire)
- Ice Axe and Ice Hammer. If you are going leashless then some form of spring loaded tether is essential
- Crampons inc. Anti Balling Plates (available for hire)
- Boots & Gaiters – For ice climbing, you will need a B3 (i.e. fully rigid) boot. If you need more details on these B ratings, click here. Although boots can be hired, I would avoid this if possible and have your own boots to keep blisters to a minimum.
- Blister prevention and treatment kit: Compeed and Strappal tape
- Warm Hat
- Gloves and Spares - If you get cold hands then mitts may be good for belaying.
- Headtorch with fully charged battery
- Water Bottle and/or thermos flask. I vary between a 0.5 litre flask and a litre water bottle with a foam case
- Sunglasses (protection level 3 for high altitude) - goggles are sometimes useful to combat spindrift
- Suncream & Lip salve
- Harness (available for hire)
- Belay plate. We may use skinny ice climbing ropes in which case I can lend you a device suited to these.
- Glacier Travel kit. Depends on the nature of the climbing we do. For more info, click here
- Rucksack: between 35 and 50 litres capacity. (available for hire)
- Waterproof Top
- Waterproof Bottoms: a full side zip is useful to be able to get them on and off over crampons
- A layered clothing system comprising base layer, mid layer and fleece.
- Down jacket for belay stances and/or cold days
- Good quality socks
- Snack food – fruit or crunchy bars are better than chocolate as a rule.
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