Here is a list of gear taken to Arolla:
50 litre rucksac
50 m rope (9.1mm, dry treated, dynamic - obviously)
4 season boots and crampons
ice axe
climbing helmet
climbing harness
layered clothing system
gaiters
warm hat, neck guard / buff
Gortex outer gloves and liner gloves
waterproof jacket and overtrousers
We, like the Cat from Red Dwarf love shiny things so we each took:
belay device
HMS karabiner […]
Tags: Arolla · Gear · Chamonix
Following our winter mountaineering course in February we are both hooked! We have decided to spend Lay’s 40th birthday in June on the Mont Blanc massif. Whilst we have a longer trip booked in August this trip will allow us to practice our winter skills beforehand.
After careful consideration we have decided not to hire a […]
Tags: Chamonix
We have now booked up with Adventure Peaks for a crack at Mont Blanc in August 2007.
Advice from postings in the Outdoors Magic forums has prompted us to select a two week trip to ensure we acclimatise properly. The first week will cover alpine training and ascent of some smaller peaks in the Mont Blanc […]
Tags: Scottish Winter Training · Chamonix
