Castor summit, with its height of 4,226 m, is a must climb for any mountaineer! It is the higher of a pair of twin peaks, the other being Pollux, and a favourite destination…
equipment
mountaineering boots
backpack 30 l
harness
ice-axe
standard crampons with anti-balling plates
collapsible trekking poles
sleeping bag liner (mandatory in mountain huts)
mineral salts
water bottle (1 l min) or thermos
energy bars or dried fruit/nuts
sunscreen (at least SPF 30) and UV protection lip balm
personal first aid kit
headlamp (with new batteries plus spares as backup)
