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Upper Body Layers |
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Equipment |
Description/ Comments |
Example |
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Wicking T-shirt |
Light in color for hot days. |
Outdoor Research: Sequence T-shirt |
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Active sports bra or top (for women) |
A synthetic top designed for athletic activities. Bear
in mind that tents may not be gender exclusive, so a modest
top is recommended. |
Personal preference. |
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2 Long Sleeve Base layers |
Light synthetic long-sleeved shirt. One may be replaced
by the short-sleeved shirt weather permitting. |
Outdoor Research: Sequence Long Sleeve; Sodo button-up
(this is what our guides wear) |
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Thin fleece insulating layer |
This can be a 100 or 200 weight fleece or expedition
weight top. This layer may be eliminated based on weather
conditions. |
Outdoor Research: Spector Pull-over |
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*Soft-shell jacket. |
Like the soft-shell pants this layer is really
important. You'll spend a lot of time in this layer. Fleece
is acceptable but not ideal. |
Outdoor Research: Mithril Softshell (this is what our
guides wear) |
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*Insulated parka w/ attached hood |
Either a down or synthetic puffy jacket. A mid-weight
parka works best; it doesn't have to be huge. It should fit
over all your other layers. |
Outdoor Research: Chaos Jacket (this is what our guides
wear) |
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*Waterproof/breathable storm shell jacket with hood |
Gore-Tex or equivalent material. This should be a simple
shell, not a heavy ski jacket. If the weather is good, this
layer probably won't even leave your pack, so make it LIGHT!
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Outdoor Research: Foray Pants (this is what our guides
wear) |
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Lower Body Layers |
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Equipment |
Description/ Comments |
Example |
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Synthetic boxers or briefs |
We try to avoid all cotton in our layering system since
it does not insulate if wet. Underwear should be synthetic
material. |
Personal preference. |
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Baselayer bottoms |
Light to mid-weight synthetic long underwear bottoms. |
Patagonia: Capilene 1 or 2 |
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Soft-shell Climbing Pants |
You will wear these everyday of your climb. If there's
one thing you purchase for your climb this should be it.
Non-insulated Schoeller-type fabric. |
Outdoor Research: Contour or Exos Pant (both are what
our guides wear) |
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*Waterproof/ breathable storm shell pants |
Gore-Tex or equivalent material. These pants MUST have
FULL side-zips. This will allow you to put on the pants
without taking off your crampons and boots. |
Outdoor Research Foray Jacket (this is what our guides
wear) |
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Light synthetic shorts or pants |
If the weather is nice, a light pair of synthetic shorts
are great for the approach hike. Zip off nylon hiking pants
work well too.
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Optional |
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Miscellaneous Clothing |
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Equipment |
Description/ Comments |
Example |
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Wool or fleece hat. |
Hat should cover your ears. |
We recommend Wapiti Woolie hats:
www.wapitiwoolies.com |
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Neck gaiter, Buff, or balaclava |
Synthetic/ fleece. This will protect your neck and face
in stormy weather. A lightweight balaclava fits best under a
helmet. |
Outdoor Research: Option Balaclava |
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Sun hat and bandanna |
Baseball hat or other wide brimmed hat to protect your
face and neck. A bandana will help cover your ears and neck |
Outdoor Research: Sun Runner Hat (this is what our
guides wear) |
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Light liner gloves |
Light-weight pair of synthetic gloves. Not a fingerless
glove. These will be used a lot for traveling on glaciers at
lower elevations. |
Outdoor Research: PL 150 Glove |
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Mid-weight Glove |
These do not have to be heavily insulated. It is nice is
they are wind-resistant or wind-proof. A soft-shell glove
works great. You will wear these gloves while climbing at
higher elevations. |
Outdoor Research: Storm Tracker Glove (this is what our
guides wear) |
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*Heavy insulated gloves or mittens |
A Gore-Tex glove/mitten with removable liner works best.
You will wear these if it gets really cold, while hanging
out at camp and the summit or if your other gloved get wet.
**Mittens required early season and if weather requires.
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Outdoor Research: Alti-Gloves or Alti-Mitts (both are
what our guides wear) |
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Sleeping Gear |
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Equipment |
Description/ Comments |
Example |
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*Sleeping bag |
Should have a comfort rating between 15° and 0°F. There
is no need for anything warmer than a 0° bag. Down or
synthetic is appropriate. If you choose down, it is nice for
the shell material to be Gore-Tex or equivalent. A
compression stuff sack helps to fit the bag in the bottom of
your pack. |
Mountain Hardwear: Phantom +15 Bag |
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*Sleeping pad |
We recommend an inflatable, full length pad. Closed cell
foam pads work too. For the three day climb only, 2
Ridgerest pads are provided for each person at both camps at
no charge. Other routes must bring their own pads.
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Cascade Designs: Prolite 4 |
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Footwear |
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Equipment |
Description/ Comments |
Example |
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* Plastic double-boots |
Warm, insulated mountaineering boots with stiff soles
designed to be used with crampons. There are also insulated
leather boots that are acceptable, especially for climbs
scheduled later in the summer. Please see our detailed
discussion on boots for Rainier in the
Rainier FAQ » If you are unsure about your footwear
contact us:
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Asolo: Evoluzione. Tip: Use aftermarket insoles to
improve the fit of your boot. Superfeet work great! |
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2-3 pairs of climbing socks |
Thick wool or wool-synthetic blends work best. No
cotton! You might also want to bring a pair of thin
synthetic liner socks to help prevent blisters. |
Smartwool: Mountaineer Sock |
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Gaiters |
Make sure they are large enough to fit over your plastic
boots. They should reach to just below your knees. |
Outdoor Research: Crocodiles (this is what our guides
wear) |
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Trail Shoes |
Optional for late season (mid-Aug - September). Carry
boots to Pebble Creek the first two miles up and down to
save wear and tear on feet.
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Comfy running shoes or light hikers. |
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Climbing Gear |
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Equipment |
Description/ Comments |
Example |
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*Internal frame backpack |
Large backpack, in the 80 liter or 5000 cu. in. range.
Make sure it fits well with weight and expect to carry at
least 40 pounds. |
Lowe Alpine: TFX Summit 65 +15 |
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*Ice axe |
To size your axe: while holding it down at you side, the
bottom of the axe should reach to about your ankle bone. |
Petzl Snowalker |
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*Crampons |
10 or 12 point. Make sure they are adjusted to your
boots before your climb begins. |
Petzl Vasak FL |
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*Trekking poles |
Collapsible poles work best. Not required but HIGHLY
recommended. |
Petzl Compact ST |
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*Helmet |
Helmet that meets industry standards |
Black Diamond Half Dome |
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*Harness |
Harness that meets industry standards
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Black Diamond Vario Speed |
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Miscellaneous Personal Equipment |
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Equipment |
Description/ Comments |
Example |
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*Glacier glasses or sunglasses |
Glacier glasses are specifically designed to protect
your eyes from the intense UV radiation that reflects off
snowfields and glaciers. They have dark lenses and side
shields to keep UV rays out of your eyes. |
Julbo: Dirt (this is what our guides wear) |
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*Goggles (optional) |
The use of goggles is dependent on the weather forecast.
High winds or extreme cold mean goggles are mandatory. Bring
them if you have them; be prepared to rent them if you
don't. Also, if you wear prescription glasses, dark goggles
can be worn over your glasses instead of glacier glasses. |
Smith: Knowledge OTG |
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2 Water bottles |
Wide mouth, Lexan 1-liter water bottles with your
initials written on them in indelible ink. |
Nalgene: Wide Mouth 1 Liter |
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Plastic bowl, drinking mug and utensils |
Tupperware or Lexan bowls work well. Lexan spoons work
best. A 12 or 20 oz. plastic insulated mug is nice for hot
drinks. You can also simply use your bowl as a mug or your
mug as a bowl and save weight that way. |
GSI: Lexan Bowl |
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*LED Headlamp w/ extra batteries |
Make sure your headlamp has a full elastic strap so that
you can put it on your helmet. Use a fresh set of batteries.
Bring at least one extra set of batteries. |
Petzl Tikka XP |
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Sunscreen and lip balm (with sunscreen) |
Spf 30 or higher. It's nice to tape your lip balm to a
cord and wear it around your neck for easy access. 2oz of
sunscreen for 3 days is plenty. |
Dermatone: SPF 36 with Z-Cote |
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2 large garbage bags |
The thicker the better. Trash compactor bags work great.
You will line your pack with these to keep your gear dry.
You can also use one to cover your pack for the night if it
is wet out. They can also be used to protect your pants
while glissading. |
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First-Aid kit |
Our guides carry full first aid kits, so make yours
light. Moleskin, band-aids, aspirin, ibuprofen, personal
medications, antacids, small roll of duct tape. |
Check out Adventure Medical Kits |
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Toiletries |
Keep it to the necessities. Toothbrush, travel size
toothpaste, small roll of toilet paper in a plastic bag,
foam earplugs. Leave the deodorant, perfume and make-up at
home! |
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Iodine tablets |
We recommend all unboiled water be treated. Boiled water
will be provided for meals and hot drinks at camp. We will
melt snow for drinking water at camp, but we do not boil it. |
Potable Aqua: Iodine Tablets |
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Lunch/Trail Food |
Snickers, cookies, summer sausage, cold pizza, burritos,
meat and cheese wraps, trail mix/ GORP, dried fruit.
Anything that has lots of calories tastes good and is easy
to eat. Energy bars and Gu are good, but make sure they are
appetizing to you. Bring 1,000- 1,500 Calories/day. |
Click here to read about some
guide favorites » |
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Drink Mix (optional) |
Drink mix is nice to replenish electrolytes and make
water yummy. (Prepackage in plastic bags that will make 1
liter at half strength.)
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