T HE T EN E SSENTIALS

  1. Map
  2. Compass
  3. Headlamp
    • Spare Ligh Bulb
    • Extra Batteries
  4. Emergency Food
  5. Extra Clothing
    • Fleece, Balaclava, gloves, etc
  6. Sunglasses
    • Preferably Glacier Glasses
  7. First-aid Kit
  8. Pocket Knife
  9. Fire Starter Kit
    • Waterproof Matches or Lighter
  10. Water
    • Purification Method

C LOTHING

  1. Mountaineering Boots:
    • Leather or Plastic Boot that will accept crampons
  2. Socks:
    • 2-3 Pairs Liner Socks
    • 2-3 Pairs Outer Wool Socks
  3. Long Underwear: 2 Pair
    • Medium Weight Polypropylene
    • Light Weight Polypropylene
  4. Shorts:
    • Non-Cotton, Quick Drying
  5. Pants:
    • GoreTex Shell Mountain Pants
    • Fleece Liner Pants
  6. Jackets
    • Wool, Polar Fleece or Down
  7. Parka
    • GoreTex or Similar
    • Waterproof
  8. Hats:
    • Wool or Synthetic Stocking Cap
    • Billed Cap
    • Balaclava
  9. Mittens:
    • GoreTex or Similar Shell Mittens
    • Wool Liner Gloves
    • Polypropolene Inner Liner Gloves
  10. Gaiters

G ENERAL E QUIPMENT

  1. Backpack
    • Pack Cover
  2. Sleeping Bag
  3. Sleeping Pad
  4. Tent
    • 4 Season Mountaineering Tent
    • 1 Tent Per Team
    • Plastic Grocery Bags 8 Each
  5. Kitchen
    • Stove
    • 1 Stove Per Team
    • Fuel 12 Ounces per Day per Team
    • Pots and Pans
    • 1 Set per Team
    • Utensils
    • Kitchen Kit
    • 1 Kit per Team
  6. Camp Boots
  7. Repair Kit
    • Stove, Tent, Clothing, etc.
  8. Emergency Shelter or Bivy Sack

G ENERAL M OUNTAINEERING

  1. Helmet
  2. Crampons
    • Hinged or Flexible
  3. Mountain Axe
  4. Snow Shovel
  5. Snow Shoes or Skis
    • Rentals Available at Outdoor Recreation
  6. Avalanche Probe Poles
    • Ski Poles
  7. 2 24 inch Pickets
  8. Ice Screws
  9. Adjustable Alpine Harness
  10. Climbing Rope
    • 50m Dry Rope, 1 per Team
  11. Cordelette
    • 30 foot 8mm w/ Locking Carabiner
  12. Prusiks
    • 1 Set w/ Locking Carabiner
  13. Climbing Rack
    • Stoppers
      • 1 Set per Rope Team
    • Hexes
      • 1 Set per Rope Team
    • Runners
      • 12 per Rope Team