NEW ZEALAND CLIMBING

Ball Pass Alpine Crossing Trek Equipment List

EQUIPMENT LIST:

We can provide at no extra charge any items in list A (below) that you are missing.

A: Equipment which can be provided if you do not have your own:

Backpack minimum 45 litre capacity
Hiking boots, suitable for crampons, well broken in and waterproofed
Snow gaiters
2 pairs woollen socks
Polyprop long johns (thermal leggings)
Fleece trousers
Waterproof overtrousers
Polyprop singlet, long sleeved
Wool jersey or fleece jacket
Waterproof parka (with hood)
Gloves
Overmits
Wool hat or balaclava
Sun hat
Headlamp or torch with spare battery
Drink bottle
Plastic bag

All technical climbing equipment (such as crampons and ice axe) is provided. Sleeping bags are at the hut. We provide you with a sleeping bag liner and pillow case.

B: Equipment you must bring yourself / we do not provide:

Personal underwear
Shirt (long-sleeved, light-coloured, to avoid sunburn and keep cool)
Sun glasses (If you are wearing prescription glasses you must have sunglasses with a high enough UV rating for snow)
Sun and lipscreen
Personal first aid. Please provide your own plaster for blisters. We recommend Compeed Blister Plasters (from Johnson & Johnson Skin Care) - available at chemists in Christchurch / Queenstown.
Toilet gear including a small hand towel
Camera
Ear plugs (to provide immunity in case of any snorers!)

Anybody attempting a Ball Pass Crossing without a guide needs to be an experienced mountaineer with good judgement for snow and ice conditions, and safe route selection in an high alpine environment. The Ball Pass is a route only, NOT an established or marked track. Caroline Hut is not available to unguided parties.

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Ball Pass Alpine Crossing Trek Equipment List