| CLIMBING EQUIPMENT - 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)
FOOTWEAR - 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)
TECHNICAL CLOTHING - 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)
HEADWEAR - 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)
HANDWEAR - 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)
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT - 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)
TRAVEL GEAR - 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.
| CLIMBING EQUIPMENT - 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)
- Ascenders and/or Prussik ropes for crevasse rescue
FOOTWEAR - Light hiking boots (For acclimatization hikes—lightweight and waterproof)
- Lightweight hiking socks – 2 pair (Wool or synthetic fiber only—no cotton)
- Double plastic mountaineering boots (Plastic shells with inner boots)
- Crampons with anti-balling snow plates (Anti-balling snow plates are required)
- Gaiters (Expedition-grade gaiters—large enough to fit around bulky boots)
- Heavyweight mountaineering socks – 3 pair (Wool or synthetic fiber only—no cotton)
- Liner socks – 3 pair (Thin wool or nylon socks worn under heavyweight socks—no cotton)
TECHNICAL CLOTHING - Nylon trekking pants (These are nice for the acclimatization hike—no cotton)
- Short-sleeve t-shirts – 2 (CoolMax® polyester or similar—no cotton)
- Underwear – 3 pair (Synthetic fabric only—no cotton)
- Midweight long underwear (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® parka (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 parka with insulated hood (Down or PrimaLoft®; hood should fit over helmet)
HEADWEAR - Wool or fleece beanie (Beanie should cover ears)
- Balaclava (Midweight—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)
- Buff or bandana (To shade neck and cover mouth; protects respiratory system/lungs in dusty conditions)
HANDWEAR - Softshell gloves (A medium-weight synthetic glove that has a light shell exterior)
- Lightweight fleece liner gloves – 2 pairs (Worn alone or as layering inside mittens)
- Shell mountaineering mittens with removable insulation liners (Waterproof/breathable Gore-Tex® with removable insulation liners for fast drying; big enough to be used with liner gloves)
- Insulated mountaineering gloves or mittens (Waterproof/breathable Gore-Tex®; required as back-ups)
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT - Backpack (Approximately 50-55 liters—keep it simple and light)
- Waterproof compression stuff sack for summit clothing (Insulated parka, etc.)
- Nylon stuff/compression sacks (Several different sizes to organize and/or compress clothing/gear)
- Headlamp (Bring spare batteries; lithium batteries withstand cold better)
- Sleeping bag (A down bag rated at least to 0°F)
- Self-inflating or closed cell sleeping pad (Full-length pad)
- Nalgene® water bottles – 3 (32-oz. wide-mouth bottles; no water bladders, as they will freeze)
- Insulated water bottle parkas – at least 1 (To help prevent water from freezing)
- Eating gear (Insulated mug with lid, cup, spoon, fork, bowl with lid)
- 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.)
- Personal toiletries, contact lenses, contact solution, etc.
- Pee bottle (Wide-mouth bottle with leak-proof lid—at least 1-liter capacity; mark it well!)
- Sunscreen and lip protection (SPF 30 or better)
- Earplugs (For noisy, windy nights)
- Small repair kit (Duct tape, Gore-Tex® patches, Leatherman® tool, etc.)
- Snacks for summit days (Please bring your own favorite high-calorie, high-carbohydrate snacks for the summit days; all other food on the mountains is provided)
- Camera (Small point-and-shoot—keep it simple and light)
TRAVEL GEAR - Large duffel bag with lock (For transporting all gear on plane and to basecamps)
- Small duffel for travel clothes
- Travel clothes (Casual clothes for before and after the climb)
- Swimsuit
- Walking/running shoes and/or sport sandals (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.
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