Off Piste Skiing

Off piste or backcountry skiing is one of the most exhilarating sensations around. I’m a big fan of check lists – check out The Check List Manifesto by Atul Gawande. […]

Ski Touring

One major factor which will add to your enjoyment of ski touring is a light pack. If you can keep the kit to a minimum and ensure that everything you […]

Ski Mountaineering

The difference between ski touring and ski mountaineering in my book is that with ski mountaineering, we’ll be carrying a rope, for use on either glacial or steep terrain (or […]

Glacier Trekking

For multi day treks like the Haute Route and the circuit of Lyskamm, here’s a set of kit. Light and comfortable is the key. I’m a big fan of check […]

Alpine Climbing

This list is based on routes up to AD using only 1 axe and staying in huts overnight, i.e. classical alpinism. For some more technical routes, 2 ice tools may […]

Ice Climbing

Here’s a list for Euro style cascade climbing, based on staying in the valley overnight. Warm clothing and a sharp pair of axes and crampons are key. I’m a big […]

Sun Rock

A kit list for Euro style sport cragging. This one is slightly unusual for this site as it lists everything I bring as well as what you might need as […]