Climbing Equipment
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$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.
Locking carabiners (3)
Large carabiners designed to be used in conjunction with a harness.
$40
Ascender (1)
One right or one left.
20ft of 6mm Acessory Cord
20 ft. of flexible 6mm. Bring in one continuous piece. Or waist and feet prussiks from course.
Rappel/Belay Device.
Figure 8- Please bring due to large diameter ropes. Any other device will not function properly.
$25
Climbing Helmet
Must be adjustable to fit, with or without hat or balaclava on.
Footwear
Rubber Boots
High quality knee high rubber boots with good grip for traveling in muddy terrain. Lace-up or buckle closures are highly reccommended since they provide a snug fit which reduces the chance of the boot being pulled off in deep mud.
$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.
Over Shoes/Golashes (optional)
Knee high overshoes provide a higher degree of water protection than gaiters.
Light hiking boots
1 pair sturdy trekking boots in which you can wear a thick sock and a liner sock. Boots must be very water proof.
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 ( M | W )
1 top & 2 pair bottoms, synthetic or Merino wool. No Cotton.
Mediumweight Long Underwear Top ( M | W )
Zip-T- neck top allows more ventilation options.
Soft Shell Jacket ( M | W )
Heavyweight. A full-zip version is easier to put on and has better ventilation than a pullover.
Trekking Pants. Lightweight nylon trekking pants.
$56
Soft Shell Pants ( M | W )
These non-insulated pants can be worn everyday during the climb as they are more versatile than fleece.
$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.
Lightweight Insulated Jacket w/ hood ( M | W ). (Optional) Lightweight synthetic jacket (60g.-80g.) The jacket is worn around camp, during breaks or climbing in cold weather.
$49
Insulated Synthetic Pants ( M | W ) (Optional)
Be sure pants can be removed while wearing boots.
Headwear
Wool/Synthetic Ski Hat.
Balaclava.
Baseball Cap or other Sun Hat.
Bandana or Buff.
Sunglasses.
100% UV, IR, high quality.
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
Soft Shell Gloves
1 Pair. This glove is usually worn alone and during times when the shell mitts would be too warm.
Leather garden gloves or rappel gloves
1 Pair. 'Industrial strength' rubber gloves also work.
Personal Equipment
Alpine Backpack
2,000 cu inch. For trekking and doubles as a airplane carry on.
Sleeping Bag
High quality with hood to at least 20° F. Goose down preferred over synthetic for bulk & weight. If well-cared-for, a
down bag will last much longer than a synthetic bag. It should be roomy enough for comfortable sleeping but snug enough for efficient
heat retention.
Compression stuff sack
Necessary to reduce volume when packing a sleeping bag.
$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.
$12
Headlamp
Bring spare bulb & batteries. No Halogen bulbs: they take more power and have a shorter life.
$35
Adjustable 3 section Ski/Trekking Poles . (Optional)
Shock absorbers are not recommended.
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 (4):
Two (1 Litre) wide mouth bottles. Two (1/2 Litre) wide mouth bottles. 1/2 Litre bottles are used to dry socks out
Hydration Reservoir (optional).
Instead of using 2 (1litre) bottles a water bladder/reservoir can be used. Wide mouth styles make
it easier to fill.
Water Purification tablets.
2 bottles. Water filters are too heavy and clog quickly with silt. Steri-Pen also acceptable.
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. Medium size. Keep it simple and light, needs a blade and screwdriver.
Umbrella.
Small and lightweight.
Insect repellent.
Small bottle. Do not use repellant that is stronger than 25% DEET. Reminder: Malaria meds (Maladone)
required.
Trash Compactor bags (4).
To line stuff sacks and pack. Trash Compactor bags are made from a heavier plastic.
Traveling Be Prepared for hot humid temperatures:
Camera gear: Optional. We recommend a small digital or point and shoot cameras. Please do not bring large SLR cameras with
extra lenses.
Toiletry Bag.
Include toilet paper, Purell or other alcohol hand sanitizer, toothbrush, toothpaste.
Travel Clothes.
Neat casual wear for 3 days pre/post climb and a swimsuit. One loose fitting nylon “safari” shirt with long sleeves
$30
Large Duffel Bag w/ travel lock.
1 for transporting all gear.
First Aid
Small Personal First-Aid Kit
(Simple and Light) Aspirin (Extra Strength Excedrin is best), Antibiotic ointment, Moleskin, molefoam,
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. Malaria meds (Maladone) required.
Drugs/Medications/Prescriptions.
Climbers should bring Pepto Bismol. Mupirocin (Bactroban) cream, excellent topical
antibiotic for scrapes and cuts, especially in SE Asia. 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 for headaches. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 325mg tablets for stomach sensitivity.
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.
