Intro to snow and ice – what to pack!

It’s snow season in NSW and that means time to go to the snow 😀 In preparation for the upcoming trip to blue lake there will be a introduction to snow and ice workshop to give you an opportunity to gather up any useful gear you might have around the house while providing enough time for you to source addition gear that you might need 🙂

Please say in the comments box whether you plan to join on zoom or attend in person.

If you’ve got any of the following equipment please bring it along, if not no worries!

• 1 x rope – lightweight, dry treated single rope.
• 1 x trad rack (cams/nuts)
• 4 x alpine quick draws (60cm extendable)
• 1 x v-threader
• 2 x 120 cm spectra sling
• 1 x 240 cm spectra sling
• 3 x prusik cord – 1 for self belay, 1 for glacier travel (belly button to eyes), 1 for self rescue foot loop (foot to chest)
• 1 x snowstake
• 1 x ATC device with guide mode
• 8 x locking biners
• 2 x ice screws (ideally 19-22cm)
• 2 x ice tools (1 adze, 1 hammer)
• Crampons
• Crampon bag
• Mountaineering boots
• Snow shoes
• Walking poles (optional)
• Gaiters
• Climbing helmet
• Climbing harness
• Snow shovel
• Transceiver
• Probe
• Emergency bivy/bothy bag
• Compass
• 4 season tent, with snow pegs
• Sleep bag rate for negative temperatures
• Sleeping bag liner
• Sleeping mat
• Stove
• Warm socks
• Thermals (top and pants)
• Waterproof pants
• Waterproof jacket
• Fleece
• Belay jacket
• Liner gloves
• Thick, waterproof gloves
• Sunglasses (min. cat 3) and or snow googles
• Buff/balaclava
• Lip balm
• Sunscreen
• Hand sanitiser
• Head torch
• Poo bag
• Personal toiletries/first aid kit
• Suitable pack to carry all of the above

Location TBC but most likely Eastlakes.

Any questions, shoot me a message on facebook!