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
$25
Climbing helmet. Must be adjustable to fit, with or without hat or balaclava on.
Prussiks.
Bring your prussiks if you have attended a climbing course and know how to use them.
$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; (2) Regular.
2 pear shaped locking carabiners; 2 standard ovals.
Footwear
$65
Double Plastic Climbing Boots
Good quality plastic shells with inner boots Avoid tight fit with heavy socks. Comfort is key in buying plastic boots. Spend a little extra time walking around the store or take them home and wear them around your house to make sure the fit is right. A little big is always better than a little small.
$37
Gaiters. Your gaiters should fit around the plastic/leather boot swithout being too tight around the boot. No lightweight hiking 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.
Light Hiking boots or trekking shoes
For acclimation hikes and wearing in towns. Light weight, supportive and comfortable.
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.
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. For extra warmth and layering options.
Soft Shell Jacket.
Mid-heavyweight. A full-zip version is easier to put on and has better ventilation than a pullover.
$49
Down Pants or Insulated Synthetic Pant.
To fit over insulation layers. Outer shell must be windproof/water resistant.
$59
Hard Shell Jacket w/ hood.
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.
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.
$99
Insulated Down Jacket/Parka w/hood. Medium weight with hood. Needs to fit over all insulation layers.
Headwear
Wool/Synthetic Ski Hat. Make sure ears are covered.
Balaclava. Lightweight. Looks for a simple lightweight model.
Baseball Cap or other Sun Hat. One with a good visor to shade the nose and eyes. Synthetic (quick dry)
2 Bandanas. To shade the neck.
$12
Headlamp (Batteries not Included in Rental)
Bring spare bulb & batteries. No Halogen bulbs: they take more power and have a shorter life.
$38
Ski Goggles, 1 pair. Optional. Dark 100% UV & IR.
$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).
Handwear
2 Pair Synthetic Gloves.
Bunting or fleece gloves which will fit comfortably inside mitts. A heavier fleece will do a better job
of keeping hands warmer when wet than lighter polypropylene or Capilene.
Shell Mitts w/ insulated removeable liner.
Waterproof, breatheable. Make sure that you can fit one of your gloves inside the mitten with the shell over the top, three layers total.
Personal Equipment
Expedition Backpack.
Internal frame pack at around 4,000 cu in or 65 liter. Keep it simple and light.
Trekking Backpack.
For trekking days.
Sleeping Bag.
(Expedition quality rated to at least 0°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. For sleeping bags and down clothing.
$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: 16oz. plastic mug with lid (retains heat well and is spill-resistant in the tent).
Spoon: Good quality tough plastic (lexan).
Bowl: 2-cup capacity with lid. We recommend a collapsible or packable bowl to help save space in your backpack.
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. SPF 30, at least 2 sticks. Make sure your lipscreen is new.
Water Bottles:
(2 - 3 total) One bottle with 1 liter capacity and one bottle with 1/2 liter 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.
Water Purification tablets.
1 bottle. 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). It is a good idea to practice, practice, practice.
Knife. Medium size. Keep it simple and light, needs a blade and screwdriver.
Toiletry Bag.
Include toliet paper, alcohol hand sanitizer, toothbrush, toothpaste. You should also include soap, shampoo for
Trash Compactor bags (4).
To line stuff sacks and pack. Trash Compactor bags are made from a heavier plastic.
Small Personal First-Aid Kit.
(Simple and Light) Aspirin (Extra Strength Excedrin is best), Antibiotic ointment, Moleskin,
molefoam, waterproof first-aid tape, 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.
Camera gear: Optional. We recommend a small instant or point and shoot cameras. Please do not bring large SLR cameras
with extra lenses. For the best pictures bring slow speed film, 50, 100, or 200. Simple and light. Disposable and digital cameras
also work well.
Traveling
Travel Clothes.
We trek for approximately 6 days to get to the mountain. Trekking pants, walking shorts, a few t-shirts and
Hand Sanitizer. Other alcohol based hand cleaners also work well. 4oz should be sufficient.
$30
Large Duffel Bag w/ travel lock. (Lock not included in rental)
1 for transporting all gear.
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.
