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Equipment

Boots

These need to be sturdy leather or leather/cordura boots with lug soles and good ankle support. A good boot would be the La Sportiva Glacier Mountaineering boot (good for snow and ice climbs but not as good for alpine rock routes) or the La Sportiva Trango S Evo (good for alpine rock routes and OK for snow climbs)  Light hiking boots, especially ones that are not leather, are not appropriate. Your boots are the single most important piece of gear for this trip, make sure you have the right kind and make sure they fit well and won’t give you blisters.

Crampons

These need to fit your boot well – when fitted properly they will stick to your boot without the straps or bindings. For steeper/longer ice routes a pair of heavier, rigid 12-point crampons are required, such as the Petzl Vasak.

Ice Axe

Your ice axe should be about 55 – 65cm long depending on height. Examples include the Black Diamond Venom, Petzl Sumtec or Summit, or Grivel Air Tech Evo.

Helmet

Designed for climbing. Petzl Ecrin Rock, Meteor, etc.

Harness

A sit harness with a belay loop is required. Your harness needs to be free of damage and excessive wear and less than 10 years old.

Backpack > 30L

Your pack needs to be big enough fit all your gear plus some food.works. Make sure you can fit everything in before you leave home with some room to spare for food.

Crevasse rescue kit (we can provide)

2x 5 meter – 6 mm prussics
2x 1.5 meter – 6mm prussics
1 x 120cm sewn sling
1 x Ice screw
4 x Locking carabiners
2 x Non locking  carabiners
1 x Belay device

Clothing:

Base Layers

Thermals top/bottom, Socks  – as we will be spending nights in huts or camping I would recommend bringing extra socks but only 1 set of thermals should be sufficient for a 2 or 3 trip.

Climbing Layers

Mid-weight soft shell jacket and pants are recommended.  Something that will provide protection from the elements but remain breathable.

Waterproof Shell (gore-tex), pants/jackets

Lightweight and packable.  Often the waterproof jacket will be worn where the pants are often only worn in the most extreme conditions.  Pants with full side zips are highly recommended. 

Insulated Jacket

A midweight insulated jacket, either down or synthetic.  

Warm headwear

Gloves

A least 2 pairs!   One lighter weight for climbing and another heavier pair for cold temperatures.

Sunglasses, sunscreen, lip protection

At the very minimum, a 30 SPF sunscreen and lip protection is required. Full sunblock for your lips is recommended. Sunglasses with wrap-around coverage and dark lenses are required – Cat 3 or 4.

Small first aid and repair kit

Your guide will have a major first aid and repair kit but you should bring some band-aids, blister protection (include blister pads and duct tape), headache pills, head cold/antihistamine medication, cough drops, rash cream, pocket knife.

Water bottle and/or thermos

1 – 2 liters capacity

Headlamp

Bring extra batteries.

Camera

Avalanche Transceiver

• Shovel: Collapsable aluminum shovel.

• Probe: Normal length probe somewhere from 220cm to 320cm.

Hardware

• Ski touring skis: bindings, skins, poles or split board+skins

• Ski touring/snowboard boots

• Snow saw (optional)

• Suitable day pack 30 – 40L

• Snow study kit: loop, screen, ruler, thermometer (optional)

Clothing

• Waterproof/breathable jacket and pants

• Lightweight breathable jacket and pants (for uphill skinning/climbing)

• Insulated jacket (synthetic insulated jacket is strongly recommended)

• Lightweight gloves for climbing/skinning

• Warm gloves

• Warm hats

• Balaclava or another type of neck warmer

• Base Layers

Miscellaneous

• Sunglasses

• Goggles

• Sunscreen

• Sun hat

• Ski strap

• Small personal ski repair kit

• Personal first aid, medication

• Camera

Greater than 30 days from start date
Deposit will be refunded in full

30 to 14 days prior to trip commencement
Deposit amount will be forfeited

Less than 14 days
Full trip amount will be forfeited

*Subject to change based on particular trip
*All cancellations must be received in writing

Cancellations by Altus Mountain Guides
Upon confirming your booking we guarantee the trip departure. If we cancel a trip for any reason prior to the start date a full refund will be provided. If we are forced to cancel a trip for any reason after the trip start date, a full refund for the unused portion of the trip will be provided.

Trip cancelation insurance
Upon confirmation of your trip Altus Mountain Guides enters into financial obligation and cannot refund payment or release you from your contractual obligation except for condition stated below in “Cancellations” Therefore in an effort to avoid unnecessary cancellation penalties, cancellation insurance is strongly recommended in the event you can not participate or if your trip is interrupted “for any reason”. This is available from most travel companies. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns regarding our policy or obtaining insurance.
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Medical/Evacuation Insurance
All participants must have personal internationally accepted medical insurance for all activities pertaining to your trip that also includes emergency rescue and evacuation. With your insurance please ensure your will be covered for “roped travel” if booking a technical trip.

The required insurance depends on location
Canada – Insurance is free in entire country
USA – Private insurance is recommended
France – Mountain climbing rescue is free
Switzerland, Italy, Austria – Privates or alpine club insurance is required.

Europe: We recommend the following: Austrian alpine club membership, REGA

International: Global rescue??

Additional fees
Longer & more involved routes may have an additional premium Driving, accommodation,& food costs are trip dependent. Please contact us for details and a full quote.