Kit list for Alpine Mountaineering & Climbing
The Kit described is an addition to suitable alpine clothing including one tough (soft shell / schoeller etc) layer on the legs (plus long johns for Mont Blanc courses) and a long sleeved thermal and thicker upper layer for the body (plus another layer for Mont Blanc).
If you have packed things that are not on this list, check with your Guide that you really need them because excess baggage really slows you down, tires you out and is a big problem.
Day Route
- 35-50L Rucksack
- Mountain Boots & Gaiters
- Helmet
- Harness (with 2 prussiks, belay plate, 8ft sling, 2 screw gate and 1 snap-link karabiners)
- Ice axe and hammer
- Crampons
- Rope
- Knife
- 1L Water Bottle
- Snacks / Hill food
- 2 Pairs Gloves
- Warm hat and sun hat
- Waterproof top and trousers
- Light weight duvet jacket
- Personal First Aid Kit (plasters, painkillers, blister kit)
- Head Torch
- Sun Glasses & Sun Cream, lip protection
- Trekking Poles
- Map, Compass,
- Camera
- Guide Book or Topo
- Group Shelter
- Mobile Phone
- Insurance details
- Spare Cash & credit card
- Hut discount card / membership of BMC / The Alpine club / Austrian Alpine Club etc
- Passport if necessary
- Glasses / comtact lenses as necessary
- For Alpine Rock climbs only - Rock boots / chalk bag
Optional
- Goggles (generally only used on Mont Blanc)
- Trekking Poles
- GPS
Extra Kit for a Hut Trip
- Ear Plugs
- Toothbrush
- Spare socks
- Some extra food
- Tea bags / brew kit