Winter Mountaineering Gear Checklist – Expert Outdoor Advice.
Personal
A pair of stiff soled 4 seasons boots that have the rating B2 of above- Non cotton socks with a high loop stitch count so that they are warm and provide cushioning
- Winter walking trousers
- Waterproof over trousers
- Gaiters
- Base layer
- Mid layer i.e. a good fleece or soft-shell jacket
- Waterproof Jacket
- Spare jacket i.e. Down or Polarloft style
- Hat and spare
- Waterproof gloves
- Fleece gloves x2
- Liner gloves x2
- Category 4 sunglasses or goggles
- Food including a warm drink
- Spare food
Hardware
- Map
- Compass
- G.P.S
- Mobile phone
- Mid sized rucksack i.e. 35-55 litres
- 12 point crampon
- Walking axe
Safety Gear
- Bivi bag/ group shelter
- Head torch
- First aid kit
- More spare food
If climbing
- Climbing rack
- Ice screws
- Deadman
- Warthogs
- Harness
- Pitons
- Climbing crampons
- Technical Ice axes
- 60m twin ropes (dry treated)
