EXPEDITIONS INTERNATIONAL
Front Range Mountain Guides of Colorado
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Winter General Mountaineering Gear & Clothing List


Gear

35-45 Liter ( 2500-3500 Cubic Inch ) Pack with Ice Axe Attachment
Plastic Climbing Boots ( See 'Rental Gear' )
L or XL Size Gaiters
Crampons ( See 'Rental Gear' )
LED / Spot Combination Headlamp and a Set of Extra Batteries
Ice axe ( See 'Rental Gear' )
Trekking Poles ( See 'Rental Gear' )
Snow Shoes ( See 'Rental Gear' )
Ski Goggles
Pocket Knife ( We Recommend Swiss Army Style )
Dark Glasses with Side Shields
3 - One Liter Wide Mouth Nalgene Water Bottles
Water Bottle Parka
Camera in Protective Case
Personal First Aid Kit with Moleskin, Bandaids, and Headache Pills
Sunscreen 30-45 SPF
Lip Balm
Toilet Paper in a Ziplock Bag
Small Foam Pad that fits Inside the Back Area of your Pack

Clothing

Waterproof, Breathable Jacket ( Gortex, E-Vent, Etc)
Waterproof, Breathable Pants ( Gortex, E-Vent, Etc)
Wicking Briefs
Fleece Bottoms
Fleece Top
Expedition Weight Wicking Top
Down or Synthetic-filled Jacket ( Optional but Nice )
Mittens; Fleece or Wool with Outer Shell Liner, or Down Mittens
Liner Gloves
Heavyweight Gloves
Wool Cap or Ski Cap, or Bomber Style Cap
Headband that Covers Ears
Neck Gaiter or Balaclava
1 pr Liner Socks
2 pr Heavyweight Smartwool Socks

Food

Energy Bars
Trail Mix
Snacks
Cut up Vegetables and Fruit
Sandwich
Small Thermos with Hot Chocolate, Tea or Soup ( Optional )


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