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Chamonix ski guide equipment for Mont Blanc, Vallee Blanche, off pist skiing and mountaineering

Equipment

Complete equipment lists so that nothing is forgotten. They should be modified according to the summit to allow for the lightest pack possible. Borrowing equipment: Arva, harness on request.
Renting equipment [ice axe, crampons, boots, skis] in Chamonix(*=rental is possible).
Some equipment is optional and can be lent by the Guide(optional =could be lend by the guide)
Ask for my advice and if possible buy the necessary equipment with me in Chamonix.
Beware of using new boots. Test them several days before and if they are rented take your time. These are the most important things to get right.
The rent or buy deal allows you to test the equipment and if you buy it later you don't pay for the rental.

 

Mont Blanc

* means that the rental is possible and [optionnal] means that this equipment could be lent by the guide.
Plastic bag for keeping clothes dry
Telescopic poles * rental possible
Rucksack [35-50l] *, Helmet *
Head torch [ new alkaline batteries]
Ice axe *, Harness *
Crampons anti balling *
Boots *, Gaiters, Socks
Long johns, Under shirt, Fleece
Gore-Tex over trousers and jacket
Warm Gloves, Woolly hat
Sunglasses, Ski goggles
Water bottle, Knife, Snacks
Sun cream, Aspirin, paracetamol
Survival blanket, First aid kit
Telephone, Camera
Change of t-shirt and of socks
Money, Passport
Earplugs, Compeed

 

Skiing

* means that the rental is possible and [optionnal] means that this equipment could be lent by the guide.

Skis *, Ski boots, *Ski poles *
Arva*, Shovel*, Probe *
Rucksack [20 to 50l] *
Crampons * [rarely used]
Harness for skiing on the glacier*
Sunglasses, Ski goggles
Water bottle of at least a litre
Very warm gloves
Ski jacket and pants
Fleece jacket, Underwear
Woolly hat, Compeed
First aid kit.aspirin etc
Pair of socks, Sun cream
Plastic bag to keep clothes dry
Knife, Snacks
Telephone, Money
Passport, Camera
Rescue kit: 2 screw-gate karabiners
2 karabiners 2 tape slings180cm  
120cm 1 auto block [rope man type]
2 ice screws, 2 prussic loops 60cm 6mm: [all this kit is optionnal]

 

Ski Touring

* means that the rental is possible and [optionnal] means that this equipment could be lent by the guide.

Touring skis * rental possible
Knives and skins *
Ski boots *, Ski poles *
Arva *, Shovel *, Probe *
Rucksack [20 to 30 l] *
Ice axe * [rarely used]
Crampons * [rarely used]
Harness for skiing on the glacier
Head torch with new alkaline batteries if staying night in refuge
Sunglasses, Ski goggle
Water bottle, Sun cream
Very warm gloves
Trousers and jacket with a hood
Fleece jacket, Underwear,Woolly hat
Compeed, First aid kit [aspirin etc]
Pairs of socks
Earplugs, Plastic bag [to keep clothes dry]
Snacks
Survival blanket, Telephone
Money, Passport, Camera
Rope [optional]
Rescue kit: 2 screw-gate karabiners
2 karabiners 2 tape slings180cm and 120cm
1 auto block [rope man type]
2 ice screws, 2 prussic loops 60cm6mm (this kit is optional)

 

Rock Climbing

* means that the rental is possible and [optionnal] means that this equipment could be lent by the guide.

Rucksack [35-50l]*
Helmet * Harness *
Quick draws [optional]
2 Screw-gate karabiners
Belay plate [optional]
Rope [optional]
2 tape slings 120cm [optional]
1 tape sling 60cm [optional]
Rock Climbing
2 prussic loops 60cm 6mm [optional]
Rock climbing shoes *
Supple climbing clothes
Gloves Sunglasses
Water bottle Knife
Snacks, Sun cream
Aspirin
First aid kit
Telephone
Change of t-shirt Change of socks
Money,Passport
Camera, Compeed

 

North Face and Winter Ascent with bivoac

* means that the rental is possible and [optionnal] means that this equipment could be lent by the guide.

 
Plastic bags
Telephone,Radio
Telescopic poles * rental possible
Rucksack [35-50l] *
Poncho, Helmet *
Head torch [ new alkaline batteries]
Change of t-shirt and socks
Ice axe *, Harness *, Crampons
Ice screw , Prussic ascenders
Karabiners [at least 3]
Ski pass, Camera
Slings, pitons, wedges, Friends
Crevasse rescue kit
Quickdraws, Rope
Alpine Club card, Money, Passport
Descender, Screw-gate karabiner,
Tube, Hanger New Alp
Leatherman, wire, repair kit
Boots and climbing shoes if biviing: bivi bag and mat
Meals: stove, bowl, spoon
Socks Gaiters
Long johns, Undershirt, Fleece
Gore-Tex over trousers and jacket
2 pairs of gloves, Woolly hat
Glasses and sunglasses [2 pairs]
Ski goggles
Water bottle, Knife, Snacks, Food
Sun cream, Aspirin, paracetamol
Lighter, Survival blanket, Compeed
Compass, Altimeter, Map, GPSHeader...

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