Visitors are advised to prepare for mountain conditions. It is normally warm and exposed during the day, and very cold on the summit!
Light comfortable clothes for the hiking. A light long sleeves and long pants are ideal hiking attire as they will help to keep the sun off.
Good hiking shoes are a must. The trail is long and can be rough and uneven at times, good foot support will make the journey far more enjoyable
Warm layers, for the night and the early morning start on the second day. A jacket, long pants, gloves, and a warm hat are recommended, as the morning will be very cold.
Sun protection. The sun here is strong. It is wise to bring sunscreen, a sun hat, and polarized sunglasses, as much of the hike is very exposed.
A Buff or a Scarf. This will help protect your face from the wind as well as help you to keep warm the morning of the summit.
Lip balm & moisturizer. This is one that is easily forgotten, but when coming to areas drier than our skin is used to, lip balm and moisturizer are an essential part of staying comfortable.
Trekking poles(optional). Some of the terrain is fairly uneven, trekking poles can be helpful for navigating these parts
Ice axe and crampons (november-april). These will be necessary for navigating winter conditions on the mountain
Camera(optional). The views from the top are incredible.
Your favourite snacks(optional). The hike, although not exceptionally long is at a very high altitude, which can make it very tiring. Although your guide will have some nuts and dates for sustenance, a little bit of your favourite chocolate or candy can come in handy. Experience has shown that having chocolate or your favourite snack, on hand can be a big morale booster when the going gets tough.
A sleeping bag(optional). Although the refuge offers blankets, some prefer to have their own sleeping bag as well
Portable Power Bank(optional). If you spend a lot of time on your favourite device and want to charge it overnight, a portable power bank may be necessary, as the refuge near the summit may not have consistent power.
Light comfortable clothes for the hiking. A light long sleeves and long pants are ideal hiking attire as they will help to keep the sun off.
Good hiking shoes are a must. The trail is long and can be rough and uneven at times, good foot support will make the journey far more enjoyable
Warm layers, for the night and the early morning start on the second day. A jacket, long pants, gloves, and a warm hat are recommended, as the morning will be very cold.
Sun protection. The sun here is strong. It is wise to bring sunscreen, a sun hat, and polarized sunglasses, as much of the hike is very exposed.
A Buff or a Scarf. This will help protect your face from the wind as well as help you to keep warm the morning of the summit.
Lip balm & moisturizer. This is one that is easily forgotten, but when coming to areas drier than our skin is used to, lip balm and moisturizer are an essential part of staying comfortable.
Trekking poles(optional). Some of the terrain is fairly uneven, trekking poles can be helpful for navigating these parts
Ice axe and crampons (november-april). These will be necessary for navigating winter conditions on the mountain
Camera(optional). The views from the top are incredible.
Your favourite snacks(optional). The hike, although not exceptionally long is at a very high altitude, which can make it very tiring. Although your guide will have some nuts and dates for sustenance, a little bit of your favourite chocolate or candy can come in handy. Experience has shown that having chocolate or your favourite snack, on hand can be a big morale booster when the going gets tough.
A sleeping bag(optional). Although the refuge offers blankets, some prefer to have their own sleeping bag as well
Portable Power Bank(optional). If you spend a lot of time on your favourite device and want to charge it overnight, a portable power bank may be necessary, as the refuge near the summit may not have consistent power.