Climbing Equipment

- 1 Pair, Snow glasses
- Sunscreen
- First aid kit
- Rubber boots (for boggy areas)
- Ice axe
- Gaiters
- Crampons
- Harnesses
- Climbing rope
- Helmet

Body and Chest

• 2 Thermal vests and thermal leggings (polypropylene or capilene)
• 1 Fleece pullover (like soft polaretec 100g or 200g, or similar)
• 1 Fleece jacket or alike
• 1 Rainproof or windproof jacket with hood (such as Gore‐Tex)
• Kickable T‐shirts or shirts (not cotton)
• 1 Buff or similar

Highly suggest getting a prescription for an Albuterol Inhaler to bring along on the trip in case of any breathing difficulties as well as Ciproxin which is a safe medication for travel diarrhea and can be used as a general antibiotic.

Feet and Legs

• 1 Pair of comfortable hiking boots
• 3 Pairs of outer socks (thick wool or polypropylene)
• 4 Pairs of inner socks (thin silk or polypropylene)
• Sandals or light weight trainers for around camp
• 1 Fleece pants (full length zippers recommended)
• Comfortable trekking pants

Hands

• 1 Pairs of inner thermal gloves (polypropylene or capilene)
• 1 Pair of insulated outer gloves

Sleeping Gear

- Sleeping bag for ‐15°C / 5°F (down or polar guard)
- Sleeping mats

Others

• Head lamp with extra batteries and bulb
• Block for lips and sun screen (not less than 35 spf-)
• 2 Water bottles (32 floz / 1 liter Nalgene recommended. Water bottle insulator needed)
• 1 Stainless steel thermos of one liter or half liter (optional)
• Hand warmers (for summit day)
• Hydrating system (like CamelBak, for approach trek to base camp)
• Personal care elements (small towel and soap, wet wipes recommended)
• 1 Pair of trekking poles (adjustable preferred)

Upper Body Packs

• Comfortable Day pack (for approach to base camp)
• One XL strong duffel bag (to be carried by the porters)

Optional Items

• Book, IPod, games or anything for leisure time
• Camera, memory cards and extra batteries
• Silicon Earplugs (for windy nights)
• Pocket‐knife
• Your favorite energy bars. Avoid anything with caramel and toffee.

Head

• Sun cap or hat
• Ski hat (wool or fleece)
• Light balaclava
• Good pair of sunglasses (with UV filter, wrap around)