
Equipment
Mountaineering boots (B2 or B3)
Sharp crampons (make sure they are compatible and fit your boots, mono points are best for mixed climbing)
Two technical axes and leashes (sharp picks make a huge difference on ice)
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)
Approach kit
All this kit can be rented, or if you don't ski then snow shoes can also be hired
Light weight touring skis
Light weight touring boots
Skins
Couteaux (ski crampons)
Transceiver & spare batteries (I can provide if you don't have your own)
Shovel (I can provide if you don't have your own)
Probe (I can provide if you don't have your own)
Clothes
Waterproof top & bottoms
Leggings/mountaineering trousers
Base layers
Fleece/mid layers
Spare warm layer - large down jacket
Windproof
Gators (optional)
Thick & thin gloves & mitts
Hat & buff
Accessories
Good quality sunglasses (cat 4)
Sun cream
Head torch
Water bottle 1L
Warm 4 season sleeping bag, down is best
Personal medication & blister plasters
Travel & rescue insurance (BMC/Austrian Alpine Club)
Mountaineering club/council membership card for discount in huts
Lift pass if required
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