Footwear
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Running or tennis shoes.
1 pair to wear around camp.
Sport Sandals/Water Shoes. For river crossings.
Light Hiking Boots/trekking shoes
1 pair, (if you own two pair you are welcome to bring them) of sturdy boots in which you can wear a light synthetic sock under a heavy sock comfortably, either wool or synthetic. Should be very Water Proof.
$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.
Technical Clothing
Synthetic Short Underwear.
2-3 Pairs of NON-Cotton short style underwear. (boxers, briefs, panties, bras etc.) Amount based on personal preference.
Trekking Pants .
Underwear. Several regular pairs.
T-Shirts ( M | W ). Two or three shirts at least one long sleeve.
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 and one pair of dark for faster drying gives the most versatility.
Soft Shell Jacket ( M | W )
Mid-heavyweight. A full-zip version is easier to put on and has better ventilation than a pullover.
$56
Soft Shell Pants ( M | W )
Or fleece equivalent. (1 pair recommended.)
$99
Light Down Jacket w/ hood or Insulated Synthetic Jacket w/ hood ( M | W )
$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.
Headwear
Balaclava .
Wool/Synthetic Ski Hat .
Baseball cap or other sun hat .
Bandana. Used to shade your neck. (Optional)
$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
Synthetic/Soft Shell gloves
2 pair synthetic, quick drying material. Should fit comfortably inside heavy mitts.
Shell Mitts w/ insulated removable liner
1 pair each. A good pair of ski mittens/gloves work well.
Personal Equipment
Sleeping Bag
(Expedition quality rated to at least 10°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.
$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.
Trekking Backpack
A day pack big enough to carry water bottles, camera, lunch and extra clothing. 3,000 cu.in. max
$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
(2 - 3 total) Wide mouth bottles with minimum 1 Liter capacity per bottle. No water bag or bladder systems, they freeze or are hard to fill.
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).
Water Purification tablets.
2 bottles. Water filters are too heavy and clog quickly with silt. Steri-Pen also acceptable. Suggested Iodine or AquaMira (Non-iodine)
Insect Repellent
Small bottle. Not necessary until July. Do not use repellant that is stronger than 25% DEET.
Umbrella. Optional.
Small pair of binoculars. For game spotting.
Camera and accesories. Bring Exta Batteries.
Traveling
$45
115 Liter Boundary Bag
This waterproof bag is needed to keep your clothing dry during transport.
Duffle Bag
A small duffle can be nice for storing things at our office during the tour and extra clothing while trekking.
Trail snack food items.
Bring your favorite energy bars, GU packets for summit day, drink mixes etc.
Trash Compactor bags (3).
To line stuff sacks and pack. Trash Compactor bags are made from a heavier plastic.
Travel Clothes/Casual Wear.
A set of clean clothes is nice to have to change into after the trip.
Toiletry Bag.
Include toilet paper, soap, towel, toothbrush, Wetwipes 1-2 per day and hand sanitizer: 1 large (8oz) and 1 small (2oz)
bottles. Small bottle can be refilled from larger bottle. Hand moisturizer.
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.
