SUGGESTED GEAR FOR MOUNTAINEERING IN NEW ZEALAND
Not only does New Zealand provide great opportunities for tramping and skiing, it’s also a great destination to try your hand at mountaineering. You don’t necessarily need to have experience or even a desire to take it up as a regular past-time as it can be a great adventure holiday in itself. A couple of companies to look up on the web are Alpine Guides & Sunrockice (yes, one word). A number of our staff are addicted to this form of pursuit, and will be more than happy to expand on this generic list to suit your needs.
- Mountaineering boots
- Sock liners
- Socks (various warmth)
- Hutt Booties
- Waterproof Gaiters
- Thermal underwear
- Fleece pants
- Waterproof overtrousers
- Trek shirts (with collar)
- Fleece or windstopper
- Liner gloves & fleece gloves
- Waterproof outer glove
- Beanie & or balaclava
- Neck Gaiter
- Sun hat & Bandana
- Waterproof/breathable shell jacket
- Down Jacket (optional)
- Trekking poles
- Toiletries
- Sunscreen & lip balm
- Wet ones or similar
- Head torch & batteries
- Camera & film
- Reading book
- Book on knots
- First aid kit
- Sun glasses & Goggles
- Swiss army knife
- Water bottles/bladder
- Sleeping bag, liner & mat
- Pack liner
- 6 Carabiners (1 HMS)
- 2 ice screws
- Crampons
- Helmet
- Belay device (ATC/Fig 8)
- Harness
- Ice Axe
- Ice Hammer
- 2 Slings (3.5mx12.5mm)
- 3 Prusik cords
- Snowstake