The trip out to Arolla was straightforward - Easyjet flight from Gatwick to Geneva, train to Sion and a bus from there to Arolla. Smooth as clockwork, but then again isn’t that what you would expect from the Swiss?
We checked into the Hôtel du Pigne d’Arolla for one night.
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Here is a list of gear taken to Arolla:
50 litre rucksac
50 m rope (9.1mm, dry treated, dynamic - obviously)
4 season boots and crampons
ice axe
climbing helmet
climbing harness
layered clothing system
gaiters
warm hat, neck guard / buff
Gortex outer gloves and liner gloves
waterproof jacket and overtrousers
We, like the Cat from Red Dwarf love shiny things so we each took:
belay device
HMS karabiner […]
Tags: Arolla · Gear · Chamonix
Following recommendations from Simon Hale and on various Outdoors Magic postings, we have changed the plan for our first alpine expedition. Chamonix, our original destination can be somewhat intimidating to novice alpinists, it would appear - especially those that are going without a guide!
The new venue will be Arolla in the Swiss Valais and we hope to summit La Luette […]
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