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Assembled the gear for the weekend. Seems like a mountain of stuff, but once I factor in what I'm wearing and the fact that much of the clothes are options to be decided before go time. Add in mandatory gear and I guess it seems reasonable given the likely conditions. Feeling both apprehensive and excited.
Bringing snowshoes, but expect I'll go with Salomons plus Microspikes with full goretex gaiters.