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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
Prussiks
Or bring 40 feet of flexible 6mm acessory cord to make into prussiks.
$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 (3) Locking ; (3) Standard
2 Twist lock & 1 small screw gate locker; 3 standard ovals recommended.
Rappel/Belay Device
1 device that is tube style which allows for a wide variety of uses as opposed to a figure-8 style.
$25
Climbing helmet .
$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.
High Altitude All-In-One Mountaineering Boot
Expedition boot that is a high altitude double boot with an integrated gaiter.
Fully Insulated Overboots .
$37
Gaiters .
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.
Camp Boots
Optional. Insulated boot for Base Camp.
Booties
Optional. Down Recommended.
Everest Footwear Note: A High altitude double plastic boot in conjunction with a fully insulated overboot can substitute for the High Altitude All-In-One. You will want to bring a pair of gaiters for lower on the mountain before switching to the insulated overboot.
Technical Clothing
Lightweight Long Underwear ( M | W )
2-3 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 ( M | W ). 1 pair. Expedition weight Capilene. (Alternative: one-piece suit)
Short Sleeve Synthetic Shirt.
1-2 pairs.
Lightweight Nylon Pants.
1 -2 pairs.
Soft Shell Jacket ( M | W )
Mid-heavyweight. A full-zip version is easier to put on and has better ventilation than a pullover.
$56
Soft Shell Pants ( M | W )
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.
$35
Insulated Synthetic Jacket ( M | W )
Optional. Allows you to leave your down parka up higher on the mountain as we establish higher camps.
$59
Hard Shell Jacket w/ hood ( M | W )
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 ( M | W )
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.
Down Pants
To fit over insulation layers. Outer shell must be windproof/water resistant.
Down Suit. (Optional)
This replaces the Expedition Down Parka and Down Pants.
Headwear
$12
Headlamp
High quality LED headlamp. Bring plenty of spare batteries.
Wool/Synthetic Ski Hat .
Balaclavas .
Face Mask. Optional. Suggested: Neoprene or Windstopper.
Baseball Cap or other Sun Hat .
Buff or Neck Gaiter .
$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.
Nose Guard. Optional. Attached to glasses.
$38
Ski Goggles , 1 pair.
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.
Expedition Mitts
1 pair. Should be large enough to fit lightweight Synthetic Liner Glove.
Personal Equipment
Expedition Backpack
3,500 - 4,000 cu. in. There are many great packs.
Trekking Backpack
2,000 - 2,500 cu. in. (Optional)
Sleeping Bag . compression stuff sack )
(Expedition quality rated to at least -40°F). Goose down preferred over synthetic for bulk & weight. If well-cared-for a down bag will last much longer than a synthetic bag. Your bag needs to be long enough that your feet are not pressing out the foot box which will make you colder. It should be roomy enough for comfortable sleeping but snug enough for efficient heat retention.
Sleeping Bag . compression stuff sack )
(Expedition quality rated to at least -20°F). A second bag for Base Camp. This avoids the carrying of the Expedition Bag up and down the mountain after the higher camps are established.
Compression Stuff Sacks for reducing volume.
$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.
$10
Closed-Cell foam pad
Full length closed cell is recommended, used while staying at camps higher than bascamp and to be used in combination with your self inflating pad.
Cup :
Spoon :
Bowl :
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 .
Water Bottles
2 to 3 Wide mouth bottles with minimum 1 Litre capacity per bottle. No water bag or bladder systems, they freeze or are hard to fill.
Water Bottle parkas (2).
Fully insulated with zip opening. Neoprene "cozy" style does not provided enough insulation and is not recommended.
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).
1 Liter Thermos .
Knife or multi-tool. Medium size. Keep it simple and light, needs a blade and screwdriver.
Toiletry Bag.
Include toilet paper, hand sanitizer and small towel (as well as tooth brush, tooth paste etc.)
Hand warmers and Toe Warmers
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.
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.
$30
2 Large Duffel Bags w/ travel lock . (Lock not included in rental)
(9-10,000 cu. in.) Used for transporting gear.
Base Camp Items.
It is good to bring additional items which you have found to be useful on previous expeditions. For example: paperback books, playing cards,MP3 flash player, short-wave radio, game boys, musical instruments, ear plugs, lots of batteries, etc.
First Aid
Small Personal First-Aid Kit .
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.
