Ice Climbing
Clothing
- Long sleeved top – synthetic or wool
- Light fleece or wool sweater
- Fleece or “Schoeller” type stretch nylon jacket
- Waterproof breathable jacket
- Warm belay jacket – down or synthetic
- Long underwear bottoms – synthetic or wool
- Fleece or “Schoeller” type stretch nylon pants
- Waterproof breathable full zip pants
- Warm hat – wool or synthetic that fits under a helmet
- Neck tube or balaclava
- Light climbing gloves – leather lined with wool or synthetic
- Insulated belay gloves or mitts – wool or synthetic with a waterproof shell
- Extra climbing gloves
- Wool or synthetic socks and liner socks
- Gaiters
Personal Equipment
- Pack (30-40L)
- Insulated water bottle or thermos
- Lunch
- Sunglasses or goggles
- Sunscreeen and lip cream
- Pocket knife
- Head lamp with good batteries
- Camera – optional
Climbing Equipment
- Helmet
- Harness
- Belay device
- 3 x locking carabiners
- 3 x non locking carabiners
- Ice tools
- Crampons
- Extra picks and tools for your ice axes and crampons
- Ice climbing boots
Group Equipment
- Rope(s)
- Climbing rack and ice screws
- Quickdraws and slings
- 2 x cordelettes (5m x 7mm)
- V-thread hooker
- Cord for V-threads (1.2m x 7mm)
- First aid kit
- Repair kit
- Emergency tarp
- Radio, satellite phone or cell phone
- Guide book/Route description
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