Climbing Equipment
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Ice Axe w/Leash.
General mountaineering tool. Sizing is important: under 5'7" use a 60cm tool; 5'7"- 6'1" use a 65cm tool; over 6'1" use a 70cm tool. (Too short is preferable to too long). No rubberized grips-they are heavy and do not plunge well into the snow. Make sure that you have a leash that is designed for use on a glacier axe or a leash that you make from 9/16 webbing.
$47
Crampons.
With flat rather than 'cookie cutter' frame rails. Your crampons should be steel, not aluminum for strength and durability. A combination heel bail/toe strap is a more universal system than a heel and toe bail system. We strongly recommend crampons with anti-balling plates
Sewn Runners/ Webbing.
Two double length sewn runners and one single. Sewn runners are less bulky but cost more. Tied
20 ft 6mm acessory cord.
Used for pack leash and in conjunction with your ascender.
$25
Alpine Climbing Harness.
Harness should fit over all clothing, have gear loops, adjustable leg loops and be reasonably comfortable to hang suspended in. Make sure you can get into the harness without having to step through any part of it.
Carabiners (2) Locking; (2) Standard.
2 Large Pear or D-shaped locking. 2 Non locking carabiners
Rappel/Belay Device.
Tube style only. Auto locking devices are too heavy.
$25
Climbing helmet. Must be adjustable to fit, with or without hat or balaclava on.
$40
Ascenders (1) One right or left.
$35
Adjustable 3 section Ski/Trekking Poles w/ Snow Baskets.
Shock absorbers are not recommended.
Footwear
Light hiking boots or trekking shoes
For day hikes and trek to Base Camp. The trail to Base Camp is rocky and rough. Shoes that are light weight, high comfort, plenty of room in the toe bed, with good support are important.
Tennis shoes or low top shoes.
For international travel and town days. Optional.
$57
Double Mountaineering Boots
These must be either plastic (warm but cumbersome) or high end leather/synthetic type. Both types with removable
$37
Please make sure your gaiters fit around the plastic boot without being to tight around the boot.
Wool or Synthetic Socks.
4 pair heavyweight socks to be worn over the liner socks. When layering socks, check fit over feet and inside boots.
Liner Socks.
4 pair of smooth thin wool, nylon or Capilene to be worn next to the skin. This reduces the incidence of blisters and hot-spots and makes the outer sock last longer before needing to be changed. They should fit well with your heavyweight socks.
Technical Clothing
Synthetic Short Underwear.
2-3 Pairs of NON-Cotton short style underwear. (boxers, briefs, panties, bras etc.) Amount based on personal preference.
Lightweight Long Underwear.
2 pair tops & bottoms, Capilene, other synthetic or wool. No Cotton. Lightweight is preferable as it is more versatile (worn single in warmer conditions and double layer for colder conditions.) Zip-T-neck tops allow more ventilation options. One set of white for intense sunny days on the glacier and one pair of dark for faster drying gives the most versatility.
Heavyweight Long Underwear. 1 pair. Expedition weight Capilene. (Alternative: one-piece suit)
Soft Shell Jacket.
Mid-heavyweight. A full-zip version is easier to put on and has better ventilation than a pullover.
$56
Soft Shell Pants.
These highly breathable, water repellant, 4-way stretch, durable pants are worn when conditions are mild.
$49
Insulated Synthetic Pants w/ full separating side zippers.
This is vitally important for ventilation and for the safety and ease of dressing up or down when conditions change in the middle of a climb.
$59
Hard Shell Jacket w/ hood.
We recommend a waterproof breathable shell material with full front zipper, underarm zips, and no insulation. This outer layer protects against wind and rain.
$57
Hard Shell Pants.
Waterproof, breatheable. Full length side zippers preferred because it allows easy removal of pants, 7/8th zippers allowed but is more difficult to remove pants. No short 1/2 length, or short lower leg zippers allowed as it is difficult to put pants on when crampons are already on.
$170
Expedition Down Parka.
Must be fully baffled, have an attached, insulated hood, and go below the waist.
Headwear
$12
Headlamp (Batteries not Included in Rental)
High quality LED headlamp. Bring plenty of spare batteries.
Wool/Synthetic Ski Hat. Make sure ears are covered.
Balaclava. Look for a simple lightweight model.
Baseball Cap or other Sun Hat. One with a good visor to shade the nose and eyes. Synthetic (quick dry)
Bandana. To shade the neck.
Buff. A hybrid between a neck gaiter and balaclava that offers a wide range of uses.
$42
Glacier glasses (w/ side covers or wrap around).
100% UV, IR, high quality optical lenses designed for mountain use, must have side covers, leashes, and a nose guard is particularly helpful. No more than 8% light transmission. If you wear contact lenses we recommend packing a spare pair of glasses. If you wear glasses we recommend prescription glacier glasses (gray or amber). Talk to your eye care professional to find out where prescription glacier glasses are available.
Handwear
Lightweight Synthetic Liner Gloves.
1 Pair. To wear alone on very sunny days for hand protection or as a layering piece with your Shell mitts.
$38
Heavyweight Soft Shell Gloves.
1 pair. Windstopper is helpful
Expedition Shell Gloves w/ insulated removable liners.
1 pair. For use lower on the mountain when expedition mitt is not needed.
Personal Equipment
Alpine Backpack.
A comfortable Alpine climbing pack with a carrying capacity of 3,500 cu. in. Keep it simple and light,
Sleeping Bag. (rental comes with compression stuff sack)
High quality with hood to at least -20°. If you sleep cold bring a warmer bag. Goose down preferred over
Compression Stuff Sack for reducing volume. Necessary to reduce volume of sleeping bag.
$47
Self-Inflating pad.
Two 3/4 or full length pads. One for use at basecamp and one for camps higher on the moutain. If you are over 6’ a long is recommended. Make sure to include a repair kit.
Sunscreen.
SPF 40 or better, 2 small tubes. Note: Sunscreen older than 6 months loses half of its SPF rating, make sure that you have new sunscreen.
Lipscreen. SPF 30, at least 2 sticks. Make sure your lipscreen is new.
Water Bottles:
2.5 liters total capacity. Wide mouth bottles required. Sugg: Two 1liter bottles and one .5 liter. Water bag or
Pee Bottle (1 Liter).
Large mouth, clearly marked water bottle. Collapsible 1 liter canteen takes up less volume than a bottle when empty.
Pee Funnel (for women). It is a good idea to practice, practice, practice.
Toiletry Bag.
Toilet paper: Bring a small amount, it can be easy purchased in every village. Hand sanitizer: 1 large (8oz) and 1
Hand warmers and Toe Warmers: Optional
Bring 3 sets of each. Toe Warmers are different that hand warmers. They are formulated to work in a lower oxygen environment, like the inside of a boot, they also burn out more quickly.
Trash Compactor bags (4).
To line stuff sacks to keep gear dry & one large enough to line pack. At minimum 3 mil. thick.
MP3 Player. Optional. Flash memory only players since hard drive players do not work at high altitude (above 13,000ft). Chargers can be used at several lodges along the way.
Camera gear: Optional. We recommend a small digital camera above BC. Simple and light. For more information, see recommendations on the FAQ page of our website. (www.AlpineAscents.com/faq.asp )
Traveling
Travel Clothes. A set of clean clothes is nice to have to change into after the trip.
Small duffle w/ travel lock.
For storage of excess gear in Kathmandu.
$30
Large Duffel Bag w/ travel lock. (Lock not included in rental)
(9-10,000 cu. in.) Used for transporting gear.
First Aid
Small Personal First-Aid Kit. (Simple and Light) Aspirin (Extra Strength Excedrin works well), Antibiotic ointment, Moleskin,
molefoam, waterproof first-aid tape, athletic tape, Band-Aids, personal prescriptions, etc. The guides will have extensive first-aid
kits, so leave anything extra behind. Please let your guide know about any medical issues before the climb.
Drugs/Medications/Prescriptions.
Climbers should bring Mupirocin (Bactroban) cream, excellent topical antibiotic for scrapes and cuts. Cirprofloxin (Cipro) 500mg tablets for traveler’s diarrhea and for urinary tract infections. Loperamide (Lomotil) or Immodium for diarrhea. Azithromycin (Z-pak) 250mg tablets for non-gastrointestinal infections. Acetazolamide (Diamox) 125 or 250mg tablets for alltitude sickness. Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) 200mg tablets for altitude headaches, sprains, aches, etc. Excedrin,Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 325mg tablets for stomach sensitivity.
Food
Please review your Climb Information Sheet for further information about meals.
Rental Agreement Terms and Conditions
Rental Information
Confirmation:
Allow 48-72 hours for rental confirmation via email. Please note confirmations
might differ from original reservation, please check your confirmation as that list
contains items scheduled to ship.
Payment:
Credit card on file will be used to process rental payment. Charges are
processed at time of shipping (two weeks prior to departure date) and will include a
$50 Security deposit per item and shipping . Shipping cost is based on size and
weight and can only be determined at shipping.
Security Deposit:
Fees are fully refundable upon timely return (one week from end of trip date).
Fees may be assessed for repair or replacement of damaged item. Please allow
up to two weeks for your refunded to be credited. Please note that items not
returned within one week after trip end date Alpine Ascents reserves the right to
withhold all or part of your Security Deposit.
Shipment:
Rental items are scheduled to ship two weeks prior to departure. Once received
verify all items are correct and fit appropriately. Please note sizing information
provided is used to determine the sizes of items shipped.
You are responsible for rentals once items are shipped and until items are
received back at Alpine Ascents. We encourage you to insure your shipment.
