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This is my basic equipment list. It may change day by day as
conditions change. Email me if you have a question
about clothing.
How to Set-up face-mask and Goggles for cold weather mountaineering. Skin Layers: Any One of the following. Items should be Synthetic wicking polyester. Lightweight synthetic long underwear Top, long sleeve Midweight synthetic long underwear top. Long sleeve Heavyweight synthetic long underwear top. Long sleeve Mid Layers: Any One of the following. Items should be Synthetic wicking polyester. Midweight synthetic long underwear top. Long sleeve, Heavyweight synthetic long underwear top. Long sleeve, Insulation Layers: Both of the following. 200-300 weight Polar Fleece or similar jacket. Pullover or zip up) Down or Prima-loft sweater or vest. Bottom Layers: Both of the following. Items should be Synthetic wicking polyester. Lightweight or Midweight synthetic long underwear Bottom. Heavyweight synthetic bottom, pants or bibs. Outer Layer: Wind and Water Gore-tex or other waterproof/breathable wind shell with secure hood. Pullover or zip front Gore-tex or other waterproof/breathable wind pants or bibs, full side zips best. Hands: Heavy gloves, a gore-tex winter glove system. Heavy Mittens, Insulated or Gore-tex shell and liners. Chemical heat packs Face, eyes and ears, feet and other: Synthetic or wool hat or balaclava. Ski Goggles Facemask Headlamp or small flashlight One pair heavy wool or synthetic socks. High boot gaiters (covers boot top to knee 1 large mouth water bottle Food and Water for the day 2500-4000 ci pack w/straps for crampons and ice axe Winter mountaineering boots, Double plastic are the best Crampons that fit the boots Ice Axe 70-80 CM |
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