EXPEDITIONS INTERNATIONAL
Front Range Mountain Guides of Colorado
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Aconcagua Gear List

1 large duffel bag, lockable with lock
Large Backpack ( 5000 cubic inch or larger )
Summit Pack with Two Ice Axe Attachments ( 2000 cubic inches or 35 liters or larger )
Tent & Groundcloth ( 3 Person, 4 Season)( can be rented )
Sleeping Bag Rated to -20 degrees
2 - Sleeping Pads
Small Compressible Pillow ( If Desired )
LED / Spot Combination Headlamp and 2 Sets of Extra Batteries
Gaiters
Climbing Harness with Adjustable Leg Loops( can be rented )
2 Large Locking Carabiners ( Polish Glacier Route Only )
1 Set of Prussiks or Jumers ( Polish Glacier Route Only )
1 Pulley ( Polish Glacier Route Only )
1 Snow Picket 24” or 36” ( Polish Glacier Route Only )( can be rented )
Ice Axe ( can be rented )
3’- 4’ Leash for Ice Axe
Trekking Poles ( can be rented )
Crampons with Anti - Snow Plates ( can be rented )
Cup
Bowl, Fork, Spoon
Stormproof Matches
Duct Tape
Ear Plugs
Pocket Knife
Book to Read
Camera in Protective Case
Sunglasses with Side Shields
Ski Goggles
3 - One Liter Water Bottles
Insulated Water Bottle Parkas
Plastic Boots ( can be rented )
Chemical Boot Warmers ( If Needed )
1 Emergency Space Blanket
Heavy Plastic Bag to fit over Backpack or Rain Cover
Handi Wipes and Purell Hand Disinfectant
Full Roll of Toilet Paper in a Ziploc Bag

Clothing

Fleece pants and jacket or heavy wool sweater
2 - Midweight Polypro Long Underwear Sets
1 Expedition Weight Polypro Top
Gortex Jacket and Pants or Bibs that fit over Fleece Pants
3 pr Heavy Socks
3 pr Liner Socks
Modular Mitts, fleece, Wool or Down Filled with Water-Resistant Shell Overmitts
Warm Hat that covers Ears
Headband that covers Ears
Handkerchief
Pack Towel
Hiking Boots ( Can be Lightweight )
Light Gloves
Extra Underwear
Down or Synthetic filled Jacket ( Optional )

Food

Note : We will purchase food in the local town to supplement this list with fresh fruits and vegetables.

13 Dehydrated Dinners
Cup a Soups
Powdered energy Drink Mix for 3 - 4 Liters
Trail Mix
Energy Bars
Snacks

Personal Gear

Sunscreen SPF 45 +
Lip Balm / Carmex
Toiletries
Moleskin or Foam
Pepto Bismol
Ibuprofen
Immodium
Diamox ( Ask Your Doctor )
Cipro



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