Sleeping Gear:

• Sleeping Bag rated 0°F,-15°F
• Sleeping mat: We provide one for you.
• Sleeping bag liner (for extra warmth or for rented sleeping bag)
• Compression sack for sleeping bag

 
Packs & Bags:

• Waterproof duffel bag 80-100 liters
• Daypack 25-35 liters
• Waterproof pack covers Compression sacks or 6-8 waterproof bags
• (Optional) Packing cubes to organize your duffel bag lock for duffel bag

 
Footwear & Trekking Poles:

• Hiking boots – waterproof mid-weight
• Running shoes/light hikers (for wearing around camp)

 
Gaiters:

• 5-6 pair’s liner socks (wool or synthetic, no cotton)
• 4-6 pairs of thick socks (no cotton!) – Thermal socks for summit night
• Spare laces for hiking boots
• Trekking poles

 
Gloves:

• Thin gloves (wool or synthetic, no cotton)
• Thick waterproof gloves or mittens) +liner

 
Clothing: Lower Body:

• Underwear (no cotton)
• 1 “Convertibles” or shorts
• 1-2 light-medium weight Base layer
• Hiking pants (no cotton)
• Winter hiking pants
• Waterproof shell pants (recommend size zippers)

 
Clothing: Upper Body:

• Comfortable sports bra (ladies only)
• 1-2 light-weight T-shirts (no cotton)
• 1-2 light weight long-sleeved T-shirts (no cotton)
• 2-3 Light to mid-weight Base Layer
• 1-2 Fleece as insulation layer
• Insulated shell jacket
• Down jacket (approx. 750-fill)
• Waterproof shell jacket that fits over all your layers

 
Headwear:

• Brim hat or cap with neck protection
• Warm hat with ear flaps
• Neck gaiter or “Buff” (very versatile)
• Sunglasses (rated 100% UV protection)
• Head torch (don’t forget spare batteries)

 
Water & Snacks:

• 2-3 liter hydration bladder (Platypus or Camelback or similar)
• 1-2 One-liter wide-mouth water bottle (Nalgene or similar)
• Electrolyte/Sports drink powdered formula for adding to your water
• Snacks: Energy bars of your preference – plan for 2-4 per day
• Water purification tablets or filter pen (we provide boiled/filtered water)

 
Personal Health & Comfort:

• Toiletries: toothbrush & paste, hairbrush/comb, foot powder, hand cream, deodorant, soap.
• “Baby-wipes” and antibacterial, hand-sanitizer wipes
• Any regular medication you are taking
• Anti-bacterial hand-sanitizer gel such as Purell
• Fingernail brush
• Nail clippers
• Ear plugs
• Sunscreen SPF 40+
• Small microfiber quick-dry towel
• Pee-bottle for night time calls of nature

 
Small torch:

• Headlamp / Torch
• Pocket knife (Swiss Army Knife or “Leatherman”)
• Spare contact lenses/glasses
• Toilet paper (1-2 rolls)
• Take out the cardboard center for easier packing
• Camera/phone/iPod/Kindle
• Spare batteries

 
Personal First-Aid Kit:

• Blister plasters – different shapes and sizes
• Antibiotic cream or ointment
• Band-Aid/Elastoplast for minor cuts and scrapes
• Ibuprofen/Paracetamol – over the counter pain relief
• Skin healing ointment such as Aquaphor
• Imodium for diarrhea
• Anti-nausea medication
• Any prescription medications
• Diamox (if using check with us for more information)

 
Ladies Only:

• During menstrual period, plan to change your tampon or pad 3-4 times daily
• Zip-lock bags for used tampons/pads (these must be carried off the mountain)
• Anti-bacterial hand sanitizer – clean hands regularly
• “Baby wipes” or heavy-duty wipes
• Pee funnel: if you’ve ever wanted to pee standing up, now’s your chance!