Equipment only for the

POLISH GLACIER DIRECT ROUTE

Ice climbing

For climbers who will climb through the Polish Glacier Direct Route only (ice climbing)

  • Ice Axe – 50 to 65cm long. For example, Black Diamond’s Raven.
  • Climbing Harness Alpine-style, for example, the Black Diamond Couloir
  • Carabiners –1 non-locking, 2 locking
  • Climbing Pack –20-30 liters
  • Belay Device – Plate-style device
  • Rappel Extension– 48″ sewn sling.
  • Technical Ice Tools – Two curved ice-climbing tools like the Black Diamond Cobra’s are great for alpine ice.
  • Spinner leashes – To minimize the consequences of accidentally dropping a tool