Use this form to check your gear and to let us know what you plan to bring.
Headlamp* and spare batteries
Sunglasses* - good quality wraparound with dark lenses (SP3 or SP4)
Water Bottles* - 2 x 1 litre wide-mouth (Nalgene), or 1 bottle and a badder in mid-summer
Waterproof pack liner*
Emergency survival bag*
First aid kit - a compact kit for cuts and blisters
Personal toiletries - including toothbrush, toothpaste, sunscreen and SPF-rated lip cream
Small pack towel or just a regular towel for use at Unwin Lodge/ or other accommodation
Underwear (2 sets for more than 4 days)
Socks (3 pairs)
Thermal underwear - 2x tops, 1x pants
Long-sleeved sun hoodie*, or “glacier shirt”
Mid-weight top - microfleece jersey or softshell jacket
Insulating jacket - down, synthetic, or fleece (we rent synthetic jackets)
Warm beanie*
Climbing trousers* - soft shell trousers are ideal
Waterproof warm gloves* - 1x pair - leather gloves are good for rope work. Ski gloves are not suitable.
Liner gloves*- 1x pair
Sun Protection* - baseball cap or legionnaire hat, plus neck gaiter (Buff)
Day Pack - used when not in the mountains
Hiking pole - with a snow basket
Compass
Rock shoes
Ski Goggles
Multi-tool - with pliers and knife
Earplugs - great for sleeping in busy huts
Hut footwear - lightweight shoes or Crocs
