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
40ft of 6mm Acessory Cord
Intended for prussiks and other rigging. Be sure to bring one continuous piece of cord. If you already have prussiks from a previous course or climb bring the following items (seat prussik, foot prussik, pack prussik, rescue prussiks) plus an additional 10ft of cord.
$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 ; (5) Standard
(2) Locking ; (5) Regular . 2 pear shaped locking carabiners; 5 standard ovals.
$40
Ascenders (1) One right or left.
$35
Adjustable 3 section Ski/Trekking Poles w/ Snow Baskets.
Shock absorbers are not recommended.
Footwear
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
3 pair heavyweight socks to be worn over the liner socks. When layering socks, check fit over feet and inside boots.
Liner Socks
3 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.
Booties .
Vinson 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 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). 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)
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.
$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
Wool/Synthetic Ski Hat .
Balaclavas .
Face Mask .
Baseball Cap or other Sun Hat .
Bandanas (2). To shade the neck.
Buff or NeckGaiter.
$42
Glacier glasses (w/ side covers or wrap around).
Regular sunglasses are usually not sufficient. 100% UV, IR, high quality optical lenses designed for mountain use, must have side covers and leashes. No more than 10% light transmission. If you wear contact lenses we recommend packing a spare pair of glasses - it is a good idea to have these with "photo-gray" or equivalent light-sensitive material so they can double as emergency sunglasses. If you wear glasses we recommend prescription glacier glasses (gray or amber).
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
Internal frame pack expandable to a minimum of 100L (6,000 cu.in.) Keep simple and light, avoid unnecessary zippers.
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.
Compression Stuff Sacks for reducing volume.
$47
Self-Inflating pad
One 3/4 or full length pad. Make sure to include a valve stem and patch repair kit.
$10
Closed-Cell foam pad
One full length closed cell is recommended.
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).
Knife or multi-tool. Medium size. Keep it simple and light, needs a blade and screwdriver.
Toiletry Bag.
Nothing but the basics: Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Baby Wipes. Include two rolls of toilet paper.
Hand Sanitizer .
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. Keep it simple and light. Disposable and digital cameras also work well.
Traveling
Travel Clothes and shoes. If delayed we will be in Punta Arenas, Chile. Extra clothes are nice to have, although laundry can be expensive and inconvenient.
$30
Large Duffel Bag w/ travel lock.
(9-10,000 cu. in.) Used for transporting gear to Alaska and also used during the expedition as a sled bag. Duffle should be waterproof and have a full length zipper. No wheels or rigid/retractable handles
Optional: Small Duffel Bag.
Can be used with lock to store personal items while on the mountain.
Book. For waiting out flight delays.
First Aid
Small Personal First-Aid Kit .
Drugs/Medications/Prescriptions.
Acetazolamide (Diamox) 125 or 250mg tablets for altitude sickness. Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) 200mg tablets for altitude headaches, sprains, aches, etc. Extra-Strength Excedrin for headaches. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 325mg tablets for stomach sensitivity.
Vinson Food List
Alpine Ascents provides all of the food for the expedition. However, if you have any special preferences for food on the mountain you are welcome to bring any of your own supplies and we can help prepare for you. Additionally, we find that if climbers bring some of their favorite 'climbing snack food,' such as energy bars, energy gels, candy bars, etc. You may prefer to eat these snacks over what we have available in Chile.
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.
