The basic essentials: good quality trekking boots, backpack, windcheater/sweater, wind jacket and an electric torch with alkaline batteries; during the climb shorts are suitable, but long pants necessary on arrival at the observation point, a change of t-shirt, a kerchief to cover nose and mouth against the dust, water (1-2 liters depending on the season), a bread roll, chocolate or dried fruit.
A helmet is obligatory and is provided free of charge.

Equipment and articles of clothing can be hired at the Totem Trekking mountain gear store. Info: tel. 090/9865752