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Clothing

• Wool or synthetic socks and liner socks
• Long underwear top – synthetic or wool
• Light fleece or wool sweater
• Wind shell – nylon or ‘Schoeller’ type jacket
• Waterproof  breathable jacket
• Warm insulated jacket – down or synthetic
• Long underwear bottoms – synthetic or wool
• Multipurpose stretch nylon or ‘Schoeller’ type pants
• Waterproof breathable pants
• Warm hat – wool or synthetic
• Brimmed cap  for sun protection
• Face warmer – scarf, neck tube or balaclava
• Light gloves – wool, synthetic or leather
• Insulated gloves or mitts with waterproof outer shell
• Spare gloves or mitts
• Handkerchief

Snow Safety Equipment

• Avalanche beacon with good batteries
• Shovel
• Probe

Travel Equipment

• Skis or split board
• Ski or snowboard boots
• Poles
• Climbing skins
• Skin wax (or a candle)
• Ski crampons – optional
• Binding repair kit to fix your personal travel setup

Personal Equipment

• Pack (30-40 litres)
• Sunglasses (having both orange and dark lenses is a real benefit for uphill travel in all conditions)
• Goggles (orange lenses)
• Sunscreen and lip cream
• Head lamp with good batteries
• Insulated water bottle or thermos
• Lunch
• Personal blister kit
• Pocket knife
• Camera – optional

Glacier Gear (if required)

• Harness – fitted for over your ski clothing
• Locking carabiners (x3)
• Non locking carabiners (x3)
• 6mm by 5m prussik cord (x2)
• 120cm sewn climbing sling (x1)
• Crampons – fitted to your ski boots (Aluminium crampons are recommended)
• Lightweight ice axe

Group Gear

• Altimeter
• Map and compass
• GPS
• Snow study kit
• Snow and/or bush saw
• First aid kit
• Emergency tarp
• Emergency toboggan
• Group repair kit
• Radio, satellite phone or cell phone
• Rope for glacier travel
• Guide book/Route description