HANDS

• 2 Pairs of liner gloves
• 1 Pair of fleece or wool mittens
• 1 Pair of Gore-Tex over mitts
• 1 Pair of gloves

FEET

• 3 Pairs of light-weight socks
• 4 Pairs of heavy-weight socks

HEAD

• 1 Hat or cap for the sun
• 1 Fleece hat or balaclava

UPPER BODY

• 2 Polypropylene tops
• 2 Long sleeve shirts
• 1 Fleece jacket
• 1 Windproof Gore-Tex parka
• 1 Down jacket

LOWER BODY

• 1 Pair of light hiking pants
• 1 Pair of fleece pants
• 1 Pair of windproof Gore – Tex pants

UNDERWEAR

• 2 Pairs of synthetic underwear tops and bottoms
• underwear

EYES

• 1 Pair of glacier glasses or equivalent
• 1 Pair of ski goggles

OTHERS

• 1 Headlamp with spare bulb
• 1 Pocket knife
• 1 Sleeping bag ( -20°C)
• 1 Pair of ski or hiking poles
• Mattress
• Utensil
• 2 Water bottles
• 1 Thermo

FOOTWEAR

• 1 Pair of plastic mountaineering boots
• 1 Pair of trekking boots
• 1 Pair of gaiters or super gaiters

BACKPACK

• Large backpack ( 80 lts.)
• Small backpack ( 40-50 lts.)

FOR THE TRIP

• 2 large duffle bags or similar with 2-way zippers and lock
• Small bag with 2-way zippers and lock
• Plastic bags

TECHNICAL GEAR

• 1 Ice axe
• 1 Pair of crampons

• 1 Ice tool
• 1 Harness
• 2 Ice screws
• 4 Carabineers
• 2 Locking carabineers
• 4 Short 5-millimeter accessory cords
• 2 Slings
• This gear is required in addition to the gear listed
• above for the Normal Route.

PERSONAL

• Camera, video camera, extra batteries
• Reading material
• Personal first-aid kit
• Diary and writing material
• Sunscreen and lip protection (SPF 40)
• 1 Pee bottle
• Personal hygiene kit
• 8 Batteries for headlamp or other