Gear list
Ice Climbing Gear List
Clothing
Base Layer
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Socks
Mid Layer
Outerwear
Personal Gear
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Climbing Pack — 35 L
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Approach Shoes
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Headlamp
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Water Bottles
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Sunglasses
Personal Items
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Adjustable Trekking Pole (optional)
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Lip BalmSPF 15+
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SunscreenSPF 25+, waterproof
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Hand SanitizerTravel size
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Small First-Aid KitBand-aids, blister kit, aspirin, ibuprofen, personal meds
Climbing Gear
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Climbing Helmet
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Climbing Harness
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Mountain Boots
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4 × Locking Carabiners
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1 × 6 m × 7 mm Cordelette
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1 × 3 m × 7 mm Cord, or Hollowblock
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1 × 120 cm double-length runner
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1 × Guide ATC
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Crampons — 10- or 12-point steel (antiball plates)
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Ice Tools
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Axe Leashes
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