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Ice-climbing - Advanced training module

The ice-climbing advanced training module is what you need if you want to become more proficient in climbing icefalls…

equipment

mountaineering boots
backpack 30/40 l
climbing helmet
harness
lanyard or daisychain
screw carabiner
ice climbing technical ice-axes 2x
ice climbing crampons
collapsible trekking poles
mineral salts
water bottle (1 l min) or thermos
energy bars or dried fruit/nuts

Clothing

wool cap/beanie or fleece-lined hat
buff
mountaineering/glacier sunglasses
down jacket (optional)
waterproof shell jacket (Gore-Tex®, Paclite®, Conduit, etc.) (4th layer)
insulating garment made of Windstopper® or Primaloft® (3rd layer)
wicking turtleneck (2nd layer)
breathable T-shirt (1st layer) 2x
light backup gloves, 1 pair
heavy insulated gloves 1 pair
thermal leggings or tights
hiking socks (2 pairs)

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