Clothing to cope with hot sun on glaciers as well as cold snowy conditions:
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Thermal tops
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Light trousers
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Fleece tops
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Good quality socks (several pairs)
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Gloves (plus a spare set)
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Warm hat
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Sun hat.
Equipment and items to bring;
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Ice screw (if you have one)
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Pulley & Wild country Ropeman (useful)
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Head torch (plus spare batteries)
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Compass (Silva Expedition 4 recommended)
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Maps (Chamonix Massif Du Mont Blanc - 3630 OT)
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O11sun glasses (Cat 4)
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Sun cream/lip salve (factor 30+)
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Water bottle (at least 1 litre)
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Camera
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Blister kit/small first aid kit
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Towel
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Sleeping Bag liner for the mountain huts
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Lunch snacks & emergency food
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European Health Insurance Card
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Passport copy of insurance
You'll also need;
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Waterproof jacket and trousers
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Gaiters
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Mountaineering boots
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Rock shoes
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Crampons + anti-balling plates
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Ice axe
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Ice hammer
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Helmet
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Harness
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Belay device
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4 screw gate karabiners
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2 snap link karabiners
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1 x 8ft sling (120cm)
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2 prussic loops
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40-50 litre rucksack with axe attachments - or let us know that you'll want to borrow these when you're with us.