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Boots – Plastic or sturdy
leather mountaineering boots required. Either
should be well broken in and thoroughly waterproof.
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Gaitors – Covering from boot to calf.
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Socks – Generally two pair of synthetic
liners and two pair wool. No cotton.
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Pants – Pile, synthetic or wool.
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Long underwear – Tops and bottoms. Either
capilene or polypropylene.
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Shorts – Nylon, fast drying recommended.
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Rain gear – Parka with hood and pants/bibs
adequate for cold and wet conditions.
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Jacket – Pile, synthetic or wool.
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Shirt – Capilene or polypropylene recommended.
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Gloves/mittens – Two pair: one heavy
and one lightweight. Synthetic, polypro or wool.
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Warm hat – Synthetic is less itchy than
wool.
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Sun cap – sometimes worn underneath
a helmet.
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Ice axe – 50 to 70cm length with standard
pick and wrist loop.
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Crampons – Rigid or hinged. Be sure
they fit well with sufficient front point.
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Harness – Should fit over bulky clothes.
Adjustable leg loops helpful.
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Helmet – Must be specific for climbing/mountaineering.
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Carabiners – Two locking, pear-shaped
biners.
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3 Cordlettes – Prusik loops of 6mm cord
in three lengths: 11’, 5’ and 6’.
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Ski poles – Great for approaches and
descents
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Tent – Lightweight 4-season tents in
good shape. Often course participants pair up
in one or share a rental. Ask your guide.
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Sleeping bag – Down or synthetic rated
to 15 F. Bring large, garbage bag type liner
for your sleeping bag stuff sack.
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Sleeping pad – 3/4 or full length closed
cell or Thermarest.
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Stove – Pump type, white gas stoves
are recommended. Participants often pair up on
stoves. Bring a small repair kit with cleaning
needle.
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Fuel – Sufficient amount for entire
course. Often depends on if needing to melt snow
for drinking/cooking water. 1 cup/person/day
if melting s now.
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Fuel bottle – Leak-proof bottle such
as MSR or Sigg work best.
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Pots – one 1 1/2 to 2 quart pot is enough
for one person. Two or more participants sharing
one stove should have two pots.
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Utensils – Large insulated cup, a spoon
and a bowl, all as lightweight as possible.
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Water bottles – Two 1 quart wide mouth
bottles. Camelback type hydration bladders are
highly recommended.
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Water purification – Bring tablets such
as Potable Aqua or a filter pump.
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Food – Enough breakfast, lunch and dinner
meals as needed. Should be lightweight, fast
cooking, tasty and nutritious.
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Large pack – Internal frame recommended
with enough cubic inch capacity appropriate for
the length of your course.
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Headlamp – Bring extra batteries and
bulb. No flashlights.
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Pocket knife – Lightweight and simple
Swiss Army knives are good.
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Personal medical kit – For blisters,
hotspots, cuts, etc. Compact and lightweight.
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Insect repellent – Some times the bugs
are bad, most times they aren’t.
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Sunglasses – Depends on area of climbing
and travel. Glacier glasses with side shields
are recommended for glacier and snow courses.
Any pair must have good UV protection.
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Sunscreen – With a protection factor
of 16 (SPF) minimum.
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Lip Protection - With a protection factor
of 16 (SPF) minimum.
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Personal toiletries – Don’t forget
some toilet paper (which you will pack out).
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Stuff sacks – Various sizes helpful
for organizing and storing gear.
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Optional:
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Shoes – Lightweight pair for around
camp.
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Rock shoes – A necessity for certain
climbs.
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Compass –Liquid filled.
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