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Mont Blanc - A couple of questions

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Hammy78 13 May 2012

Hi,

I'm heading out to MB at the end of next month (June), and i'm unsure what kind of jacket to take. I have a MH down jacket, but i think it may be too warm for the summit attempt. Also what kind of temperatures should i expect from the gouter hut and onwards to the summit?

Can anyone advise?
Thanks

lost1977 13 May 2012

In reply to Hammy78:

i wore a softshell on summit day but had my down in my pack for when i stopped (then just threw it on top). think i may have put it on twice

bobpilgrem 13 May 2012

In reply to Hammy78: Wore a soft shell last August- but had a Down Jacket in my pack (general rule of thumb sems to be to take a down jacket just in case if going above 4000M ).We did the 3 Monts- great route.

goatee 13 May 2012

In reply to Hammy78: Take what you would normally take if you were heading for a days climbing in winter here. Base layer,fleece and hard shell should see you right.