1 large duffel bag, lockable with lock Summit Pack with Two Ice Axe Attachments ( 20 - 35 liters ) Sleeping Bag Rated to 20 degrees Sleeping Pad, Foam or Thermarest type LED / Spot Combination Headlamp and 2 Sets of Extra Batteries Gaiters Climbing Harness with Adjustable Leg Loops( can be rented ) 2 Large Locking Carabiners 1 set of Prussiks made from 5 - 6 mm Perlon at least 30" after tying 1 Pulley 1 - 36" Snow Picket ( Can be rented ) Ice Axe, max. 55 cm ( can be rented ) 3’- 4’ Leash for Ice Axe Trekking Poles ( can be rented ) Crampons with Anti - Snow Plates removed ( can be rented ) Cup Bowl, Fork, Spoon Duct Tape Ear Plugs Pocket Knife Book to Read Camera in Protective Case Sunglasses with Side Shields Ski Goggles 3 - One Liter Water Bottles 2 - Insulated Water Bottle Parka Heavier weight all Leather outer and Goretex lined Boots warm to around 15 deg. that accept Crampons. 1 Emergency Space Blanket Heavy Plastic Bag to fit over Backpack or Rain Cover Handi Wipes and Purell Hand Disinfectant Several extra Ziploc Bags Full Roll of Toilet Paper in a Ziploc Bag Clothing
Fleece pants and jacket or heavy wool sweater 1 pr. Convertible Shorts / Pants 2 Midweight Polypro Tops 1 Expedition Weight Polypro Top 2 Tee Shirts 1 pr. Polypro Long Underwear Gortex Jacket and Side-zip 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 1 pr. Heavyweight Gloves Warm Hat that covers Ears Headband that covers Ears Handkerchief Pack Towel Running Shoes or Lightweight Trail Shoes Light Gloves Extra Underwear Down or Synthetic filled Jacket ( Optional ) Food
Note : We will buy meals at huts and in town. We will also purchase food in Zermatt to supplement our climbing day food with fresh Fruits and Vegetables.
Energy Bars Powdered energy Drink Mix for 5 - 7 Liters Trail Mix SnacksPersonal Gear
Sunscreen SPF 45 + Lip Balm / Carmex Toiletries Moleskin or Foam Pepto Bismol Ibuprofen Immodium Diamox ( Ask Your Doctor ) Cipro ( Ask Your Doctor )
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