Mount Vinson & South Pole Gear Lists

Gear Overview
Mountain climbing is an equipment intensive activity. Having good equipment in the mountains increases safety and your comfort level and therefore your chance of having a successful climb. Alpine Ascents does not sell equipment nor do we receive any outside incentive to recommend a particular brand name over another. Our recommendations are based on quality and performance with your best interest in mind.

People new to the sport often find gear purchasing a daunting chore. We recommend you examine our gear list closely to assist in your purchasing decisions and consider renting gear whenever possible. Begin preparing for your trip as far in advance as possible so that you may find sale items. As always we highly recommend consulting our staff of experts prior to making major equipment purchases.

Please test all your gear prior to arrival in Antarctica !

Vinson Gear List: Please bring all gear as noted on the list, we encourage you to call with any questions

Brands List/ Lexicon: An encyclopedia with photos of climbing gear. This is not a gear list specific to your trip but a tool to insure you have the right gear.  

South Pole Gear List:

When you sign up for a trip we will send you a confirmation package that includes an annotated equipment list detailing each piece of equipment you will need. Feel free to download a copy from this page. Please read your annotated equipment list very carefully. You are required to bring every item on the list so be as precise as possible when packing.

These lists are only a guide. While you are required to bring everything on this list, there are numerous options, brands, and versions of each piece of equipment, unless otherwise noted. Using our Suggested Brands List and Gear Lexicon we encourage you to do research, shop around, use your experience and the listed features to find the best gear for you. In addition to our featured gear retailer, we maintain a list of local retailers from around the country that carry high quality gear.

Alpine Ascents rents quality technical equipment at reasonable rates. If you have any equipment-related questions please call us (206-378-1927, M-F ). You can also email us at: Climb@AlpineAscents.com

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