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Clothing

• Long sleeved top – synthetic or wool
• Light fleece or wool sweater
• Light wind shell – nylon or ‘Schoeller’ type jacket
• Waterproof breathable jacket
• Warm insulated jacket – down or synthetic
• Long underwear bottoms – synthetic or wool
• Multi-purpose stretch nylon or ‘Schoeller’ type pants
• Waterproof breathable pants
• Warm hat – wool or synthetic
• Brimmed sunhat
• Face warmer – scarf, neck tube, or balaclava
• Handkerchief
• Light gloves – wool, synthetic or leather
• Insulated belay gloves or mitts with a waterproof shell
• Wool or synthetic socks and liner socks
• Gaiters

Snow Safety Equipment (if needed)

• Avalanche Beacon
• Shovel
• Probe

Personal Equipment

• Pack (30-40L)
• Sunglasses
• Goggles
• Sunscreen and lip cream
• Head lamp with good batteries
• Water bottle or thermos
• Lunch
• Personal blister kit
• Pocket knife
• Collapsible hiking pole
• Camera (optional)

 Climbing Equipment

• Helmet
• Harness
• Belay Device
• 3x locking carabiners
• Ice tool(s) – depending on the route
• Ice axe
• Crampons
• Mountain boots
• Rock shoes (if needed)
• Extra picks and tools your ice axes and crampons

 Group Equipment

• Rope(s)
• Climbing rack and ice screws
• Quickdraws and slings
• 2 x Cordelette (5m x 7mm)
• Altimeter
• Map and compass
• GPS
• First aid kit
• Emergency tarp
• Repair kit
• Radio, satellite phone or cell phone
• Guide book/Route description
• Small stove and pot (optional)
• Spare sunglasses (optional)