Just how do you work out how many gas canisters you should take for a weeks high level trekking? After many mistakes over the years I think I’ve finally got it cracked! The last straw was on the Patagonian Icecap last November. Weight was critical and I severely overestimated our intended usage of gas for [...]
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What to take when trekking in the high Sierra Nevada this summer? The gear and equipment checklists below are what we, as mountain guides, would take and use for day and multi day high level (3000m+) treks. Links are given to manufacturers websites. Please note that these are personal preferences only and should be used [...]
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