Tips for Mary

I have received hundreds of tips from other mountaineers. Here is a selection of them.
If you have one, too, make an entry in our guestbook.

Thank you all for your contribution!

No need to worry about Daisy since we bought her a helmet for the climb!

And Martin Heer has designed special crampons for Daisy.

Everest Parka for Daisy
as advised by Keith
or personalised tartan coat?
by Reg and Lynne
Thermos for a hot cup of tea
an advice of Jim

Zenith Jacket from Mammut

Technical alpine jacket using the lightest and latest 3-layer GORE-TEX fabric. 420 grams only!

 


Shopping cart to put our stuff. (to be returned afterwards!) by Adt
Tartan rug
advised by IceKing
Lobster Cream
a tip from John


Kendal Mint Cake
as advised by Lakesailor

Serenity rope from Mammut

The thinnest and lightest single rope, bar non! Just 8.9 mm and 52 grams per meter.


Foot spa
recommended by Madrudge
often advised: Woolies!

Climbing shoe Goblin from Mammut

With a high degree of pretensioning for maximized and precise power transmission. Perfect for difficult climbing!

Coca leaves to chew against altitude sickness
as advised by Toby
sledge for fast descent
a tip from Donald		  


Cucumber Sarnies
as advised by Ollie

Poo scooper (with long handle for easy lift)
by Pdman and Juan
Ipod with Iron Maiden ("run to the hills")
advised by Dano

fool proof communication with paper cups.
as advised by Bob.


Oatcakes and Starburst fruit
by Big Gar and Amy