Mountaineering

 

The following list of items are suggested for Mountaineering

Please Note: Products not underlined are not available for purchase at this time.

Equipment For Technical or Mixed Routes: Crevasse Rescue Gear: Overnight Gear
Hardware quantities depend on route. Camming devices (2) Lightweight pulleys Mountaineering tent
Avalanche transceiver Hexes 20 ft. of 5-7mm accessory cords (to make prusik slings) Sleeping bag (rated appropriately)
Belay/rappel device Ice screws Slings (single- and double-length) Foam Sleeping Mat
Climbing pack Ice tools (with leashes) Snow picket Inflatable Sleeping Mat
Crampons Nut extraction tool
Extra batteries * (kept near your body) Nuts
Hand protection (athletic tape, gloves)
Harness (with adjustable leg loops)
Headlamp * (plus a spare) Navigation Mountain Kitchen Food & Water
Helmet Altimeter watch Backpacking stove Energy food and drinks (bars, gels, chews, trail mix, drink mix)
Ice axe (with leash) Battery pack or a solar panel for charging phone and/or GPS Biodegradable soap Extra day’s supply of food
Locking carabiners Cellphone Collapsible water container Hot drink mix
Nonlocking carabiners Compass Cookset Meals
Probe GPS Dishes/bowls Water bottles and/or reservoir
Prusik cords Map (inside a waterproof sleeve) Eating utensils Water filter/purifier or chemical treatment
Pulley Route description or guidebook Fuel
Rope(s) (dry preferred) Satellite messenger and/or personal locator beacon Insulated mug/cup
Runners–singles and doubles Small quick-dry towel
Shovel
Clothing & Footwear Emergency & First Aid Health & Hygiene Sun and bug protection:
Pack extra dry clothes * beyond those required for the trip. Emergency shelter Hand sanitizer/wipes Insect repellent
Bandana or Buff Fire starter (for emergency survival fire) Menstrual products Nose guard (strip of fabric that covers the top of the nose)
Boots (crampon-compatible) First-aid kit or first-aid supplies Prescription glasses SPF-rated lip balm *
Fleece pants Lighter/matches (in waterproof container) Prescription medications Sun hat *
Gaiters (for rainy, snowy or muddy conditions Signaling mirror Sanitation trowel Sunglasses + retainer leash and/or goggles (better for high winds) *
Gloves or mittens Whistle Toilet paper and sealable bag (to pack it out) Sunscreen * (apply liberally)
Insoles  Toothbrush and toothpaste
Insulated/down or synthetic booties for camp wear
Lightweight fleece or jacket Tools & Repair Items Personal Extras Optional:
Long underwear Duct tape strips Compact binoculars Additional blister treatment supplies
Long-sleeve shirt (for sun, bugs) Knife or multi-tool  Handwarmer packets Urinary products
Moisture-wicking T-shirt Repair kit for mattress, stove  Insulated sit pad
Mountaineering pants Outdoor journal with pen/pencil
Rain jacket  Two-way radios
Rain pants
Socks (synthetic or wool) plus spares
Underwear
Warm hat