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Equipment for alpinistic seminarAlpinistic equipment should be prepared according to detailed lists. For convenience, we divided them into three groups: - personal mountain equipment; - clothes; - private things. Personal mountain gear for climbing
Private mountain climbing gear can be rented at us. But some elements may be old-fashioned.
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Boots |
An extremely important item of equipment. You need to have special shoes for winter trekking. Features: high, warm, thick sides, water-resistant coating, durable sole. |
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Gaiters |
Gaiters prevent boots from snow penetration, tightly seizing footwear around perimeter. |
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Socks | You may have several pairs of some kinds and put them in the following order: thin plain (pleasant for body), thick wool (warm), thin synthetic (tightly fix a thick sock). | |
Thermo and windproof trousers |
It is desirable to have thermounderware or just thin underpants. Windproof pants protecting from the wind and repelling snow are put on top of them. It is comfortable to use self-removing trousers, which can be removed without removing shoes. |
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Thermounderware |
Light golf or sweater, preferably with a membrane (or wool), pleasant for body. Cotton should be avoided as it dries for long. Membrane (polartec) and wool fabric keep warm well even being wet. |
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Light sweater |
It is convenient to have a sweater of thin fleece or equivalent. | ![]() |
Warm sweater |
A thick wool or fleece sweater for severe frost or rest. | ![]() |
Windbreaker/raincoat | Light coat for moving during the day. Windproof and snow repellent. | ![]() |
Hat and mask |
Any hat At strong wind and frost a mask will protect the face from frostburn. |
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Gloves |
Warm. The outer fabric is required to prevent from sticking snow. Preferably with a protective cuff from snow penetration. “Fingers together” are possible. Knitted or wool products are not suitable. |
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Warm coat | Warm coat shall be needed at halt and at a very bad weather. | ![]() |
Notes:
- boots - must be compatible with your crampons;
- pants - combinations can vary depending on the available items in the inventory. Ski pants are good but you may feel cold in lower part of your leg (where ski boots should be). Also warm pants must have the opportunity for effective ventilation because the climb can be quite hot. If you take 3 pairs then again consider the possibility of ventilation.
Personal belongings
It is necessary to take only the necessary things according to a thought-out list.
Winter sleeping bag |
The temperature of comfortable mode is minus 15 degrees. The weight is about 3 kgs. It must be well isolated from water. You can take them at our rent. |
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Pad |
Polyurethane foam or inflatable mat. You can take them at our rent. |
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Food set | Plate, spoon, cup (mug). A set should be lightweight and durable (plastic is subject to breakage). |
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Torch |
It is best to have a headlamp with LED flashlight of Petzl Tikka XP type. | ![]() |
Thermos | Non-glass thermos with volume of 1 liter. | ![]() |
First-aid kit | Specific medications that you frequently use. | ![]() |
Seat* | For comfortable sitting on the different surfaces. | ![]() |
Means of hygiene | Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, towel and more. | ![]() |
Documents | Passport. Waterproof. You sould always keep it to yourself. | ![]() |
Sunglasses* | Any. | ![]() |
Photocamera* | Any. | ![]() |
Knife* | Not big in sheath or clasp knife. Keep out of reach of police. | ![]() |
Lighter* | Any. | ![]() |
* -optional items
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