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GROUP KIT (2 PERSON)
A few pitons - (Can be left out but is very handy should you need to abseil off or get into trouble)
Lead Climbing Rack - (Most common routes have enough pitons in situ so keep it small, read route description carefully)
Rope 2 x 10mm, 50 m - (The twin ropes are becoming popular in the Alps)
Map
Compass
A ltim eter - (O ptional) Mobile Phone - (Optional)
ALPINE MIXED ROUTES INDIVIDUAL KIT
Climbing Sack
Bivi Bag gortex
Water Bottle/Flask
W aterproof jacket - (Synthetic or duvet) Thermal Top
Hat/gloves - (Thermal lightweight)
Long Johns and Vest
Socks
Harness
Helmet
Wool hat and Balaclava
Gloves Dachstein
Ice Axe
Ice hammer
8ft Sling
2 x 8ft 5/6mm accessory cord
Belay Device
Abseil device - (Fig of Eight is recommended) Crampons
Gaiters for deep snow
Sun glasses
Sun screen (High Factor)
Day rations and emergency.
Head Torch with spare batteries and bulbs.
GROUP KIT (2 PERSON)
First Aid Kit
Rope 2 x 10mm 50mtr
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Spare Sun Protection - ( Lightweight goggles, Fly’s Eyes type) Ski Goggles (For blizzard conditions, without them it is almost impossible to navigate)
Lead Rack - ( Keep it small)
Map
Compass
A few pitons
Ice screws x 2 - ( Many climbers use only screws due to extra strength and ease of placement)
Ice pitons x 6 - (See comment above)
Altimeter - (Optional, good watch type now available)
ALPINE NORMAL ROUTES INDIVIDUAL KIT
Climbing Sack
Bivi Bag gortex
W ater bottle/flask
W aterproof jacket (Synthetic or duvet) Thermal Top
W indproof trousers
Balaclava and gloves (Thermal lightweight) Long Johns and vest (thermal lightweight) Socks
Gloves
Wool Balaclava
Harness
Ice Axe
8ft sling
2 x Prussic Loops (For Crevasse Rescue)
4 x karabiners
Crampons
Gaiters
Sun glasses
Sun screen
Day Rations and Emergency
Head Torch and Spare Bulb
GROUP KIT (2-4 PERSONS)
Rope 1 x 10mm 50mts Map
Compass
2 x Ice Screws
First Aid Kit Group shelter
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