GEAR LIST

• Ice axe with leash (A general mountaineering/glacier tool with a leash—70cm is a good length)
• Climbing helmet (Adjustable fit to be worn with beanie and/or balaclava)
• Alpine climbing harness (Adjustable leg loops and big enough to fit over all clothing)
• Carabiners (One large locking carabiner and one non-locking carabiner)

Trekking poles (Collapsible poles; snow baskets required)

• Insulated, cold-weather mountaineering boots (Warm, crampon-compatible boots)
• Crampons with anti-balling snow plates (Anti-balling snow plates required)
• Gaiters (Expedition-grade gaiters—large enough to fit around bulky boots)
• Heavyweight mountaineering socks – 2 pair (Wool or synthetic fiber only—no cotton)
• Liner socks – 2 pair (Thin wool or nylon socks worn next to skin—no cotton)
• Light hiking boots or trail approach shoes (For acclimatization hikes)
• Lightweight hiking socks – 2 pair (Wool or synthetic fiber only—no cotton)

• Nylon trekking pants or shorts (These are nice for the acclimatization hike—no cotton)
• Short-sleeve t-shirt (CoolMax® polyester or similar—no cotton)
• Underwear (Synthetic fabric only—no cotton)
• Long underwear (lightweight tops and bottoms of wool or synthetic—no cotton)
• Microfleece pullover or vest (100-weight fleece pile for layering/extra warmth)
• Softshell or fleece jacket
• Softshell or fleece climbing pants
• Waterproof/breathable Gore-Tex® jacket (A roomy fit is important in order to fit over other clothing layers—hood should fit over helmet)
• Waterproof/breathable Gore-Tex®pants (Full-length side zippers are required)
• Insulated jacket with hood (Down or PrimaLoft®—light to medium weight; hood should fit over helmet)

• Wool or fleece beanie (Beanie should cover ears)
• Balaclava (Lightweight—balaclava and beanie should fit under helmet if worn together)
• Sun hat with visor and neck protection (Synthetic with visor to shade eyes/nose)
• Glacier glasses with side covers and neck leash (Lenses designed for mountain use—regular sunglasses are insufficient; a nose guard is helpful)
• Ski goggles (Required in case of blowing snow/ice)

• Shell mittens with removable insulation liners (Waterproof/breathable Gore-Tex® with removable insulation liners for fast drying; big enough to be used with liner gloves)
• Lightweight fleece liner gloves (Worn inside of insulated shell mittens)
• Insulated mountaineering gloves or mittens (Waterproof/breathable Gore-Tex®; required as back-ups)

• Technical daypack (Approximately 30-40 liters—keep it simple and light)
• Headlamp (Bring spare batteries; lithium batteries withstand cold better)
• Sleeping bag (Rated at least to 20°F)
• Sleeping pad (Full-length; inflatable or closed-cell)
• Nalgene® bottles – at least 2 (1-liter, wide-mouth bottles; no water bladders, as they will freeze)
• Insulated water bottle parkas – at least 1 (To help prevent water from freezing)
• Toilet paper (in plastic bag), wet wipes, and Purell® hand sanitizer (2-ounce size)
• Personal first-aid kit & medications (Simple and light—to include Band-Aids, ibuprofen, ciprofloxacin, amoxicillin, Imodium®, etc.)
• Lightweight personal toiletries, contact lenses, contact solution, etc.
• Sunscreen and lip protection (SPF 30 or better)
• Snacks for acclimatization hike and summit day (Please bring your own favorite high-calorie, high-carbohydrate snacks for these two hikes; all other food on the mountain is provided)
• Camera (Lightweight—simple point-and-shoot)

• Large duffel bag with lock (For transporting all gear on airplane and to base camp)
• Small duffel or suitcase for travel clothes
• Travel clothes (Casual clothes for before and after the climb)
• Walking or trekking shoes (For wearing in towns—lightweight and comfortable)
• No cotton clothing on the mountain—cotton kills
• Cotton can rob your body of heat if you get wet from weather or exertion/perspiration.
• Choose synthetics which retain heat even when wet

• No cotton clothing on the mountain—cotton kills!
• Cotton can rob your body of heat if you get wet from weather or exertion/perspiration.
• Choose synthetics which retain heat even when wet.