For your comfort and safety it is important candidates
bring to the course all equipment items listed below.
Where you see an * equipment is provided by climbmts
however, if you have all the equipment listed with
an * then please bring with you. We encourage candidates
to use their own kit.
 4 season hillwalking boots and gaiters
10 or 12 point articulated crampons
50 to 60cm ice axe with detachable leash
Trekking poles
40 to 50 litre rucksack compression strap style with
waterproof liner, recommend lightweight dry bags
Hydration,
either flask or water bottle / bladder
OS Maps 1 50:000 sheet 51 & 42
Compass (recommend Silva type 4) x 2
Ortlieb map cover
Group shelter *
30m, 9mm emergency rope *
Climbing helmet *
Snow shovel *
Lightweight avalanche probe at least 2.65cm *
Avalanche transceiver *
Survival bag
Personal first aid kit
Head torch recommend Petzl XP 50 type + spare batteries
Waterproof note pad, recommend (rite in the rain, all weather note book) www.RiteintheRain.com
Waterproof trousers and jacket
Spare mid layer, down jacket or vest
Winter
waterproof gloves at least three pairs, two spare
Warm hat at least two
Sun cap, sun glasses, sun cream, lip balm
Ski goggles
Up to date WML candidate log book
If you have please bring a 4 season Tent!
Stove
and fuel, (recommend lightweight liquid fuel stove
like the MSR dragon fly) gas freezes
Pan, mug, penknife and spoon
Sleeping bag recommend 4 season down fill bag
Sleeping mat, (recommend full length thermarest)
Essential’ gortex
bivibag
With practise all items will fit into a 50 to
60 litre alpinist compression strap style
rucksack.
You may have items you want to bring with
you which are not listed above, please bring with you.
Your
course is completely self catering, please ensure you
have enough food to cater your needs for the entire
6 day course
including the overnight snow hole expedition.
Please
remember to bring a dish towel, bath towel and wash
kit and personal clothing for wearing indoors,
especially soft shoes for travelling.
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