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Equipment
Mountaineering boots (B2 fine for most mountaineering)
Approach shoes/trail shoes
Crampons (make sure they are compatible and fit your boots)
Single mountaineering axe (I can provide if you don't have your own)
Harness (I can provide if you don't have your own)
Helmet (I can provide if you don't have your own)
Sling, belay plate & two locking carabiners. (I can provide if you don't have your own)
Walking poles - must collapse down fully to fit inside your bag (optional)
Comfy rock shoes & chalk bag (depending on route)
Clothes
Waterproof top & bottoms
Stretchy mountaineering trousers
Base layers
T-shirts
Fleeces
Warm layers (down jacket)
Windproof
Gators (optional)
Thick & thin gloves
Hat/buff
Accessories
Good quality sunglasses (cat 4)
Sun cream
Head torch
Water bottle 1L
Sleeping bag liner for staying in huts
Personal medication & blister plasters
Travel & rescue insurance (BMC/Austrian Alpine Club)
Mountaineering club/council membership card for discount in huts