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Suggested gear list 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
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