renting gear in chamonix

[wbk]

i know you can rent a bunch of stuff in cham but in particularly i'm thinking it'd be great to rent

 

- extra ice screws

- big cams for the odd routes that need them

 

so i don't have to pack them

 

are these available to rent?

[keenwesh]

Ice screws get dull even if they're placed correctly, kinda doubt that would be a rental item. Might have better luck with the cams, but I doubt it. Usually the gear that is available for rent is more along the lines of boots, crampons, and ice tools. What's stopping you from packing it all? shouldn't be that much more on top of the rest of your alpine kit. Bring a backpack of softgear on the plane and wear your boots.

 

Goodluck, cham is a kickass place. Don't miss taking a walk through the cemetery. Many greats have been laid to rest there.