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- Anchors
Anchors for abseiling are sometimes made with trees or boulders, using webbing and cordellete, or also with rock climbing equipment, such as nuts, hexes and spring-loaded camming…
- Avalanche probe
After the transceiver search, the probe pinpoints a buried person. Everyone carries their own in their backpack.
- Avalanche shovel
A sturdy metal shovel is what gets a buried person out quickly. It goes in your backpack with the transceiver and probe.
- Avalanche transceiver
Everyone in the group wears one, switched to send, under the jacket. Check the batteries and do a group check before every tour; practise the search.
- Base Layer Shirts
Quick-drying shirts that wick sweat away and keep you warm when you stop.
- Bike
Your own bike, if you do not rent one. Book bike transport on trains or planes in advance.
- Boots / climbing shoes
Boots or other sturdy footwear with good grips may be worn, especially climbing shoes. [Wikipedia]
- Climbing harness
A climbing harness is often used around the waist to secure the descender. A comfortable climbing harness is important for descents that may take many hours.[Wikipedia]
- Climbing skins
Skins stick to the base and stop you sliding back on the ascent. They must be cut to your skis; keep the glue clean and dry.
- Cross-country skis, poles and boots
Classic and skating need different skis, boots and pole lengths. Most cross-country centres rent complete sets.
- Cycling gloves
Padded gloves ease the pressure on your hands on long rides and protect them in a fall. Full fingers are better on mountain bike trails.
- Descender
A descender or rappel device is a friction device or friction hitch that allows rope to be payed out in a controlled fashion, under load, with a minimal effort by the person…
- Drinking Bottles
Refillable bottles for water on the go. Bring enough for everyone on longer tours.
- Gaiters
Gaiters keep snow out of your boots and your trousers dry. They help on wet or muddy paths too.
- Gloves
Gloves protect hands from the rope and from hits with the wall. They are mainly used by recreational abseilers, industrial access practitioners, adventure racers and military as…
- Helmet
A bike helmet protects your head. In some countries it is compulsory.
- Helmets
Helmets may be worn to protect the head from bumps and falling rocks. A light source may be mounted on the helmet in order to keep the hands free in unlit areas. [Wikipedia]
- Hydration pack
A backpack with water bladder lets you drink without stopping.
- Ice skates
Your own skates, freshly sharpened. Rental skates rarely fit as well.
- Knee-pads
Knee-pads (and sometimes elbow-pads) are popular in some applications for the protection of joints during crawls or hits. Wikipedia]
- Long Johns
A warm base layer under ski or hiking trousers.
- Nonlocking carabiners
Snapgate carabiners for gear and slings. For belaying you need locking ones.
- Prusik / Klemheist knot
A prusik, Klemheist knot, or autoblock knot may be used as safety back-up, commonly referred to as an 'autoblock,' and is used as a back-up in the case of the abseiler losing…
- Ropes
Ropes: Climbers often simply use their climbing ropes for abseiling. For many other applications, low-stretch rope (typically ~2% stretch when under the load of a typical…
- Skate guards
Protect the blades when you walk off the ice.
- Ski Gloves
Waterproof, warm gloves for skiing. Take a spare pair if they get wet.
- Ski Goggles
Protect your eyes from sun, wind and glare on snow. A lens for flat light helps in fog.
- Ski Hat
A warm hat or headband for the slopes and the walk to the lift.
- Ski Helmet
Protects your head on the slopes. Helmets can also be rented on site.
- Ski Jacket
A waterproof, insulated jacket for the slopes. Pockets for ski pass and phone are handy.