Mountaineering
Alpine and glacier kit: boots, sharp things, and staying warm.
Sharp end
- Boots: [insulated, crampon-compatible model]
- Crampons: [model], with anti-balling plates
- Ice axe: [general mountaineering axe]
- Second tool: [if the route needs it]
Glacier
- Glacier rope: [length]
- Crevasse rescue kit: pulleys, prusiks, extra lockers
- Pickets / snow protection
Layers & shelter
- Hardshell + insulated layers
- Gloves: liner, mid, and a summit pair
- Pack: [alpine pack, liters]
- Bivy / tent: [if overnight]