3 ESSENTIALS TO PACK

■ EARPLUGS Most trips up Mont Blanc include overnights in a mountain hut. Snoring! ■ CRAMPONS Staying on your feet can mean the difference between... well, let’s just say you want to stay on them. The Grivel G12 New-Matic are top of the range. ■ BOOTS Buying boots for Mont Blanc is easy – just look for a pair called Mont Blanc. For instance, the Scarpa Mont Blanc Pro. Easy! The same works for pens, we believe.