Equipment List

The following is a guideline for equipment each person will need for the trip. You should substitute any favourite equipment for that specified in the list. You know what works for you, so stick with your present gear first and use the list as a guideline.

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT

Approach

1 pr Sneakers and/or hiking boots
2 pr light socks
2 pr medium socks
1 pr shorts
1 pr medium weight pants
1 pr wind proof pants ( Goretex)
2 lightweight shirts
1 sweater
2 expedition T-shirts
1 pile jacket
1 wind proof jacket (Goretex)
1 wool hat
1 pr wool mitts
2 Bandanas
3 pr underwear
1 foam pad
1 3-season sleeping bag (may use blanket and/or winter bag)
1 Swiss army knife
1 water bottle (round)
1 day pack
1 wash kit
1 personal first aid kit
2 Mule bags (1 for personal gear and 1 for group)
1 Passport
1 money belt
1 water filter (may use Iodine)


Mountain

1 pr Double boots
1 pr polypro socks
1 pr heavy wool socks
1 pr supergaiters
1 pr polypro gloves
1 pr heavy wool mitts
1 pr over mitts (Goretex)
2 pr polypro underwear
1 expedition weight parka (may be same as approach wind jacket)
1 expedition weight wind pants (may be same as approach pants)
1 Winter sleeping bag (approx. -20 degrees)
1 vapour barrier liner
1 pr crampons
1 general purpose ice axe
1 metal cup/bowl
1 spoon
2 pr Glacier glasses
1 headlamp
1 harness
1 fig.8
1 helmet
1 pee bottle (square)
Glacier cream
1 Expedition sized pack




Optional


1 bivy bag
1 candle lantern
1 walkman
HP sauce (or other treat)






GROUP EQUIPMENT

1 Mountain tent per pair of climbers

1 stove per pair

1 pot set per pair

6 ascenders

6 technical ice axes

10 deadmen

10 snow pickets

10 ice screws

10 pitons

10 Nuts

50 carabiners

4 climbing ropes (maybe 9mm)

6 fixed ropes (preferably dispensable)

Lots of slings

1 roll 6mm cord

First aid kit