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NEW ZEALAND CLIMBING
Ball Pass 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. To test if your boots are suitable for crampons hold them at toe and heel and try bending the sole around like a banana. If you can do this your boots are too soft. Likewise while holding the heel of the boot try twisting the front of the boot with your other hand so that the front part of the sole is o a different angle from the heel. If you can do that your boots are not stiff enough for crampons. (Please note that currently the largest pair of boots we have is a size 46 European, so if you have feet larger than this and do not have suitable boots of your own, you should let us know and should contact R & R Sport, 45 Lichfield St. Christchurch City, www.rrsport.co.nz to arrange to hire them and check they have your size.)
- Snow gaiters
- 2 pairs woollen socks
- Polyprop long johns (thermal leggings)
- Quick-drying (nylon) trekking pants or shorts
- Fleece trousers
- Waterproof overtrousers
- Polyprop singlet, long sleeved
- Fleece jacket
- Waterproof parka (with hood)
- Gloves (polyprop gloves are good, but you need warmer gloves or mittens as well)
- Overmits
- Wool hat or balaclava
- Sun hat
- Headlamp or torch with spare battery
- Drink bottle
- Plastic bag
- Ski / hiking poles
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
- Sun scarf (optional) - for protecting back of neck
- 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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