Icefall Climbing Equipment
ISM has a large stock of mountaineering equipment, and can lend you the following items FREE OF CHARGE. However, it is always nice to use your own kit, so please bring it along if you have it.
Ice axe
Crampons
Harness
Rock climbing shoes
Belay device, karabiners, slings and prussiks
ISM will also supply all ropes and climbing hardware
ISM Ice Climbing Courses are hotel based, so you will not need any extras which you would need for a night in a hut.
Equipment List
Personal Clothing: Dressing properly for the mountains can make the difference between an enjoyable trip and an uncomfortable one. Clothing should give the right degree of warmth for the activity, wick perspiration and be easy to ventilate. You should avoid clothes made from cotton as they become cold when wet.
Clothing
Waterproof, breathable jacket - such as the Arc'teryx Alpha FL Jacket
- Waterproof trousers - such as the Arc'teryx Alpha AR pant
- Down jacket such as the Arc'teryx Cerium AR
- 3/4 season mountaineering boots (please see Boots section for further details.)
- Warm gloves and spares, as they do get wet - such as the Arc'teryx Beta AR glove or the Zenta LT glove
- Thinner fleece gloves - such as the Arc'teryx Rivet AR glove
- Thermal Tops x 2 - such as the Arc'teryx Phase AR Zip Neck Longsleeve
- Mid-layer Power stretch Top - such as the Arc'teryx Fortrez Hoody
- Mid-layer warmer insulating piece - such as the Arc'teryx Atom Hoody
- Mountain trousers - such as the Arc'teryx Gamma AR pant
- Warm hat to fit under a helmet - such as the Arc'teryx Moe Toque Hat
- Trekking socks and spares
General Equipment
- Head torch and spare batteries
- Rucksack 40 to 50 litres - such as the Arc'teryx FL45
- Small personal first aid kit (‘Compeed’ and tape for blisters and pain killers such as aspirin or ibuprofen)
- Water bottle and/or thermos flask (you may want a hot drink in the winter)
- Pen Knife
- Sunglasses - (Cat 4 rating is preferable)
- Sun cream and lip block (factor 25+, total block)
- Compass and whistle (optional)
- Trekking Poles
- Toothbruch/toothpaste/wash kit
- Money, Passport, Alpine Club/BMC membership card (if you are a member)
- Camera (optional)
- Comfortable shoes and clothes for wearing in the evenings
Your Guide will have the correct maps and guidebooks
Supported by:
Technical Equipment
- A pair of technical ice tools - such as the Petzl Nomic
- Crampons - such as the Petzl Charlet Dartwin
- Helmet - such as the Petzl Scirroco
- Harness - such as the Arc'teryx R-320a
- Belay plate with screwgate karabiner - such as the Petzl Reverso 4 and Petzl Attache screwgate karabiner
- 2 x HMS screwgate karabiners - such as the Petzl Attache screwgate karabiner
- 2 x Prusik Cord with 1 x snapgate karabiner - Prusik cord is generally 5 or 6mm in diameter & about 130cm in length. The prusik cord is then knotted together using a fishermans knot to create a tied loop. This tied loop (now about 45cm in its doubled-up length) can now be used to make prussik knots (prusiks are used in crevasse rescue and when ascending ropes which is called prussiking)
- Sewn tape sling A 120cm Sewn Dyneema tape sling is perfect for snow & rock belays
ISM has a large stock of mountaineering equipment which is lent to clients at no extra charge. Experienced climbers will find it best to bring their own tried and tested personal equipment.
Technical Equipment which ISM can provide (FREE OF CHARGE - however we ask you to replace any item you lose)
- Ice axes
- Crampons
- Helmet
- Harness
- Ropes and technical hardware (the rack / ice screws)
- Boots and Crampons - guidance notes
ISM support independent outdoor retailers:
Both outdoor shops have a wide range of equipment and offer disounted prices to ISM clients. Please quote the 'discount code' which you will have received when your booking was confirmed. This can be used in store or online.
