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
Skis with ski mountaineering bindings and skins.
The skis should be Alpine touring skis. The climbing skins should be long enough to reach from the top to the bottom of the ski.
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 ; (6) Standard .
Rappel Device
$35
Adjustable 3 section Ski/Trekking Poles w/ Snow Baskets
Shock absorbers are not recommended.
Footwear
Double Plastic Climbing Boots w/ high altitude liners
Good quality plastic shells with high altitude inner boots. Make sure that your liners are new; they will pack out over time which decreases their insulation.
Fully Insulated Overboots .
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 .
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 )
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 top or fleece vest ( M | W ). For extra warmth.
Soft Shell Jacket ( M | W )
Mid-heavyweight. A full-zip version is easier to put on and has better ventilation than a pullover.
$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.
$49
Down Pants or Insulated Synthetic Pant ( M | W )
To fit over insulation layers. Outer shell must be windproof/water resistant.
Headwear
Wool/Synthetic Ski Hat .
Balaclavas .
Face Mask .
Baseball Cap or other Sun Hat .
$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).
$38
Ski Goggles , 1 pair.
Handwear
Soft Shell Gloves
One pair lighter polypropylene (or capilene) and one pair thicker fleece glove. The lighter pair is for sunny days while the thicker pair is for colder and wet conditions. Windstopper is a good material for thicker gloves.
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 80L (5,000 cu.in.) Keep simple and light, avoid unnecessary zippers.
Sleeping Bag
(Expedition quality rated to at least -30°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 total) One bottle with 1 litre capacity and one bottle with 1/2 litre capacity. Bottles should be wide mouth made of copolyester (BPA free plastic). No water bag or bladder systems, they freeze or are hard to fill and no metal bottles as lips have a tendency to stick.
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
(Optional) Medium sized. Keep the knife simple.
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.
Lighter
We recommend disposable, adjustable lighters, rather than matches, for lighting stoves. Make sure the lighter is new and full of fuel.
Trash Compactor bags (4).
To line stuff sacks and pack. Trash Compactor bags are made from a heavier plastic.
Small Personal First-Aid Kit .
Camera gear: Optional. Keep it simple and light. Disposable and digital cameras also work well.
Traveling
Travel Clothes.
$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
Toiletry Bag.
Nothing but the basics: Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Baby Wipes. Include two rolls of toilet paper.
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.
