A training program designed specifically to prepare you for climbing the Matterhorn. A full week of climbs to improve both your technical skills and physical preparation.
equipment
mountaineering boots
backpack 30 l
climbing helmet
harness
lanyard or daisychain
screw carabiner
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
food
sunscreen (at least SPF 30) and UV protection lip balm
personal first aid kit
headlamp (with new batteries plus spares as backup)
