Upper Body-
* Wind/waterproof/breathable jacket; * 1 medium to heavy down/duvet jacket or synthetic fill jacket, insulated hood is a plus; * 1 soft shell type or 200 weight fleece warm layer; * Down/duvet or synthetic sweater or vest; * 2 long sleeve polypropylene shirt. Lightweight, light colored better for sun; * 1 polypropylene t-shirt; * Womens sports bras. Synthetic. Cotton is not appropriate. back to top Hands- * 1 pair mittens, consists of 1 water proof (gore-tex) over mitt matched with the very warm polar fleece mitt liner, * 1 pr. lightweight poly-liner gloves. These will be worn when tying knots, but not inside your mitts; back to top Head- * 1 heavy weight warm hat wool or synthetic (balaclava); * 1 light weight warm hat wool or synthetic; * Face mask or neck gaiter (for wind); * Visor or sun cap; * Glacier glasses. 100% UV protection with side shields and a hard-sided storage case; * Headlamp with extra batteries & bulbs. Must be reliable with a strong beam. LEDs and Halogen Combos are good. back to top Lower Body- * 1 pr wind/waterproof/breathable (gore-tex) trousers, salopettes, or bibs. Mid-heavy weight with side zips; * 1 pr medium weight polar fleece trousers; * 1 pr medium weight polypropylene/thermal leggings; * 1 pr lightweight polypropylene/thermal leggings; * 1 pr non-cotton walking trousers; * 2 pair lightweight long underwear. Polypropylene or capilene; * 1 pair nylon shorts. Quick-drying type for hiking, please no cotton. back to top Feet-  * Double plastic boots (koflach). The boots must fit with one thick and one thin pair of socks with room to spare, not too tight; * Crampons must fit the boots perfectly; * Light hiking shoes or trail shoes. For the hike to base camp and acclimatization hikes; * Gaiters, make sure they will fit over plastic boots; * 1 pair sandals are optional, nice for town or basecamp; * 2 pair of liner socks; * vapour barrier liner socks or plastic bread-bags; * 3 pair heavy wool/synthetic socks. back to top Sleeping- * Sleeping bag. Rated to at least -10 to - 15 C / 0 to 15 F; * Sleeping pad. 1 full length closed cell foam. back to top Rucksack- * Internal frame rucksack, large (80 litre/5000 cubic inches); * 1 daypack for the approach hike, possible use on summit day and carry-on pack. If you plan to use it for your summit pack it must be large enough for your down jacket, misc. clothes, food and water; * Travel, kit, or duffel bag with lock, (80‑100 litre/5,000-6,000 cubic inches). Your porter will carry this large bag; * Medium size travel, kit, duffel bag (with locks) for storage at the hotel in Mendoza. back to top Personal Hygiene- * Female or male hygiene supplies; * Personal toiletry kit; * Hand wipes and camp towel; * 2 Lip balm. Make sure it is sun-proof; * Sunscreen. At least SPF 40. back to top Medical- * Small personal first aid kit, ibuprofuren, bandaids, etc.; * Extra prescription glasses, extra contact lens supplies (contact lens wearers: there is a lot of dust, you definitely need to bring prescription glasses as a backup); * 1 bottle water purification tablets, drops, or filter; * Ear plugs. back to top Personal Food-  Meals along the trek are provided by the leaders and once we reach basecamp, fresh, tasty food and hot drinks are prepared by our logistics staff in a full kitchen and dining tent. The leaders cook and fill water bottles above basecamp. * Favorite snack foods. 1 kg / 2 pounds is a good amount (you may buy these in Mendoza); * 4 dehydrated meals (freeze-dried dinners) for the high camp. back to top Practical- * 3 water bottles. Nalgene type (1 is a pee bottle); * Plastic mug. Nice for hot drinks; * Bowl and spoon. Plastic, small tupperware works well; * Pocket knife; * 3 large plastic bags/rubbish sacks. For keeping miscellaneous gear dry; * Nylon stuff sacks. For food and gear storage and large ziplocs; * Extra Cotton Shirts, lighters, candy bars or power bars; * Bandanas; * Thermos (optional); * Basecamp entertainment. For example: paperback books, playing cards, ipod mp3 player, short-wave radio, small sturdy musical instruments, etc.; * Camera (you will need to sleep with your camera at night and keep it in your jacket during the day); * Cash for hotels, visas, small items and gratuities. Credit cards, traveler's cheques, bank/atm cards. Use an "under the trousers" money belt, not one of those round‑the‑neck jobs or bum‑bags that are really more of a sign showing where the money is; * Passport, proof of insurance card, flight ticket. Keep all in plastic bag; * Town clothes are recommended in addition to this list above; * Please be sure and bring your patience and try to keep an open, relaxed, positive and friendly attitude as travelling in this part of the world may be very different than what you are used to, but things always seem to fall into place at the last moment. Thank you. back to top Climbing-  * Ice axe with leash, lightweight (both Normal Traverse and Polish Direct); * Adjustable trekking poles. back to top Equipment Needed for Polish Direct (not Normal Traverse)  * Climbing harness with light weight adjustable leg loops, "alpine-bod" or other; * Climbing helmet, must fit with warm hat underneath; * Descender-belay device: "atc'' or other; * 2 metres/5 foot length piece of 6mm cord; * 2 regular and 1 locking carabiners. Large, pear-shaped carabiner is best, screw gate type recommended; * A second light weight technical ice axe is a good idea.  | |
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