Summer packing list

Summer Packing List Durrand Glacier Chalet

Hiking Packing List, Durrand Glacier Chalet

sturdy 1/2 shank hiking boots (waterproof)
gaiters (optional)
hiking pants
long underwear (optional)
warm socks (two pairs)
storm pants (optional)
shorts
two shirts
wool or fleece sweater
storm jacket
warm hat
sun hat
light mitts or gloves
sun glasses
sun screen and lip protection for high alpine use
towel and toiletry set (biodegradable soap and shampoo)
bathing suit for lake
flash light or headlamp
hut shoes (sandals/flip-flops/crocs to walk to the lake)
tea/water bottle
small "Tupperware" container to pack your lunch in (optional)
small day pack (for carrying your lunch etc.)
duffle bag for your journey (large pack are not suited for helicopter travel)

Important:

Because of the helicopter weight restriction we ask all guests to keep their personal luggage to a maximum of 12 kg (25 lbs).

Mountaineering packing List

We recommend that you pack your gear / clothing in one smaller size duffle bag and in one medium size back-pack.

Duffle bag

Have some clean clothing, toiletry items and towel in the small duffle bag. After arriving at the Durrand Glacier Chalet, you can store this duffle bag for your return walk on Friday, having some clean clothing.

Back-pack

On the last day of your climbing trip with SME, you have to carry this pack during an easier mountaineering day back to the Durrand Glacier Chalet.

mountaineering / climbing harness (if you don’t have them, can be provided by SME)
2 locking carabiners (if you don’t have them, can be provided by SME)
ice axe (if you don’t have them, can be provided by SME)
crampons (if you don’t have them, can be provided by SME)
hiking pole
mountaineering boots such as
- Salewa Condor Evo or Raven Combi
- La Sportiva Trango Extreme Light
- La Sportiva Trango
- Asolo full shank mountaineering boot

Important:

"Please make sure your mountaineering boots have a full shank sole that can hold any crampon. We are not able to accept guests with hiking boots or approach shoes for any of our mountaineering programs."