3 ESSENTIALS TO PACK

ICE AXES You’ll need a climbing pair: the Grivel North Machine are perfect. ■ B3 BOOTS On terrain like this, your security on the ice relies on a stiff boot and well-matched crampon – such as the Scarpa Phantom 6000 with the Grivel G12.

■ SPECIALIST INSURANCE Buy a policy that covers the risks that come with climbing. The BMC offers five different levels of cover – essential!