EXPEDITIONS INTERNATIONAL
Front Range Mountain Guides of Colorado
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Matterhorn Gear List

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
Snacks

Personal 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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