Here is a look at just some of the gear I will be needing to take with me on our trip to Antarctica later this week. – Tim Konrad Ski Gear: Skis/bindings, Polls, Boots, Skin’s, Pack, Shovel, Probe, Beacon Mountaineering Gear: Ice Axe, Crampons, Belay Device, Tibloc, 2x Ice Screw, Rope, Goggles, 3x Lenses, Sunglasses, Helmet, Harness Clothing: Outer Layer, 2x Base layers, 2x mid layer, 3x sets of Gloves, 2x Hats, 5x Socks, 5x Underwear, 4x Shirts, Pants, Boots Camera / Computer Gear: Macbook Pro Laptop, Panasonic Video camera, Canon Still Camera, Wide Angle Lens, Telephoto Lens, Mic, Tripod, Time Lapse Remote, 4x P2 Cards, 3x External HD, Headphones, Helmet Cam, Radio Personal Stuff: Hot Dog… The Movie, Toothbrush, Lighter
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