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PLEASE BRING THESE ITEMS WITH YOU FROM HOME
When selecting clothing for your adventure, think layers. Choose synthetic materials, wool, or fleece.
The saying is “Cotton Kills.” It will absorb sweat and then freeze – increasing the chances of hypothermia.
Please Bring the Following Items. |
Guides Pick |
[ ] Base Layer Top and Bottom: Long-sleeve wool or synthetic top will be used as your base layer. Zip-neck styles will allow for better temperature regulation. | Smartwool Men’s NTS Mid 250 Top Smartwool Men’s NTS Mid 250 Bottom Smartwool Women’s NTS Mid 250 Top Smartwool Women’s NTS Mid 250 Bottom |
[ ] Socks Wool or Synthetic | Darn Tough |
Snow pants will suffice instead of soft shell climbing pants and if you have insulating layers and jackets we recommend that you bring them. There will be time to sort through what you should bring and what you leave behind.
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RENTALS AVAILABLE AT CLIMBINGRENTALS.COM
Most of the required equipment [listed below] is available for rent from our affiliate mtnGEAR.
NEM climbers will receive an exclusive discount of 20% discount on all rental equipment and clothing.
Mandatory Items |
Guides Pick |
[ ] Pack with Waist Strap: A 30-40L pack is the recommended size for one day climbs. Your pack MUST have a waist strap. A backpack will not suffice. | Hyperlite Mt Gear – 2400 Ice Pack |
[ ] Crampons: 10-12 point adjustable crampons designed for mountaineering | Black Diamond Contact |
[ ] Ice Axe: An ice axe designed for general mountaineering. | Black Diamond Raven Pro |
[ ] Helmet: A lightweight climbing helmet. | Petzl Sirocco |
[ ] Warm Hat: Wool or synthetic. It should be warm and thin enough to fit underneath a climbing helmet. | OR Gradient Hat |
[ ] Buff/Neck Gaiter: Buff makes the best option. | Buff Merino Wool |
[ ] Ball Hat/Sun Hat: Optional. A lightweight ball cap or sun hat. | |
[ ] Sun Glasses: A pair of dark-lensed sunglasses with side shields or full wrap-type sunglasses. | Julbo Tamang |
[ ] Lightweight glove: One pair of fleece gloves. | OR Sensor OR Catalyzer [W] |
[ ] Medium Weight Glove: Wind/water resistant insulated mountain gloves. | OR Ambit OR Ambit [W] |
[ ] Heavy Insulated Mitten: Wind/water resistant, insulated mittens for protection against wind, snow and cold. These also serve as emergency back-ups if you drop or lose a glove. | OR High Camp OR Highcamp [W] |
[ ] Light Insulating Layer/Soft Shell Top: A fleece or other insulation layer. | Arcteryx Gamma MX Hoody Arcteryx Gamma MX Hoody [W] |
[ ]Hard Shell Jacket with Hood: Wind/rain Proof. Gore-Tex recommended. | Arcteryx Beta LT Arcteryx Beta SL [W] |
[ ] Insulated Parka: This item becomes of highest importance when we are faced with poor weather. This should be an expeditionary-type heavy parka that extends well below the waist and above the knees. Goose down is recommended versus synthetic fill. It does not have to be waterproof, but that is a nice feature. The parka is worn primarily at rest breaks on summit day and as an emergency garment if needed. When sizing a parka, allow for several layers to be worn underneath; buy it large. The parka must have an insulated hood. | OR Incandescent Arcteryx Cerium LT [W] |
[ ] Climbing Pants: Synthetic climbing pants offer a wide range of versatility. You can wear them alone on hot days, or in combination with the base layer on cold days. The thickness (insulation quality) should be based on how well you do in the cold. For most of our adventures snow pants will suffice. | Mountain Hardwear Chockstone Arcteryx Gamma AR [W] |
[ ] Hard Shell Pants: A pant made of breathable rain and wind-proof material will be needed. Full-length side zippers are required for facilitating quick clothing adjustments over boots and crampons in cold, inclement weather. | Marmot Precip Full Zip Marmot Precip Full Zip [W] |
[ ] Mountaineering Boots: Insulated plastic boots are the preferred choice for winter mountaineering. They provide the best insulation as well as a more rigid sole for kicking steps and holding crampons. Leather mountaineering boots that have completely rigid soles are also adequate, but they will need to be insulated and may still result in cold feet above treeline. Lightweight hiking boots without insulation are not acceptable as they don’t work well with crampons, or in very cold or wet weather. Winter boots are not acceptable unless they adequately hold a crampon. Check out A Guides View: Selecting Mountaineering Boots. | La Sportiva Batura Lowa Weisshorn GTX [W] |
[ ] Gaiters: A knee-length pair of gaiters, large enough to fit over your mountaineering boots. This will protect you from catching your crampons on loose clothing. | OR Crocodiles OR Crocodiles [W] |
[ ] Headlamp: | Petzl Reactik |
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Overnight Items |
Guides Pick |
[ ] Foam Sleeping Pad | Thermarest Ridgerest Solite |
[ ] Blow Up Sleeping Pad | Sea To Summit Ultralight |
[ ] -10 Sleeping Bag Down or Synthetic. | Sea To Summit Alpine III |
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RENTALS AVAILABLE AT CLIMBINGRENTALS.COM
Most of the required equipment [listed below] is available for rent from our affiliate mtnGEAR.
NEM climbers will receive an exclusive discount of 20% discount on all rental equipment and clothing.
Mandatory Items |
Guides Pick |
[ ] Pack with Waist Strap: A 30-40L pack is the recommended size for one day climbs. Your pack MUST have a waist strap. A backpack will not suffice. | Hyperlite Mt Gear – 2400 Ice Pack |
[ ] Crampons: 10-12 point adjustable crampons designed for ice climbing | Black Diamond Cyborg |
[ ] Ice Axes: Provided by NEM | Camp Cassin X All Mountain |
[ ] Helmet: A lightweight climbing helmet. | Petzl Sirocco |
[ ] Harness | Petzl Sitta |
[ ] Warm Hat: Wool or synthetic. It should be warm and thin enough to fit underneath a climbing helmet. | OR Gradient Hat |
[ ] Buff/Neck Gaiter: Buff makes the best option. | Buff Merino Wool |
[ ] Ball Hat/Sun Hat: Optional. A lightweight ball cap or sun hat. | |
[ ] Sun Glasses: A pair of dark-lensed sunglasses with side shields or full wrap-type sunglasses. | Julbo Tamang |
[ ] Lightweight glove: One pair of fleece gloves. | OR Sensor OR Catalyzer [W] |
[ ] Medium Weight Glove: Wind/water resistant insulated mountain gloves. | OR Ambit OR Ambit [W] |
[ ] Heavy Insulated Mitten: Wind/water resistant, insulated mittens for protection against wind, snow and cold. These also serve as emergency back-ups if you drop or lose a glove. | OR High Camp OR Highcamp [W] |
[ ] Light Insulating Layer/Soft Shell Top: A fleece or other insulation layer. | Arcteryx Gamma MX Hoody Arcteryx Gamma MX Hoody [W] |
[ ]Hard Shell Jacket with Hood: Wind/rain Proof. Gore-Tex recommended. | Arcteryx Beta LT Arcteryx Beta SL [W] |
[ ] Insulated Parka: This item becomes of highest importance when we are faced with poor weather. This should be an expeditionary-type heavy parka that extends well below the waist and above the knees. Goose down is recommended versus synthetic fill. It does not have to be waterproof, but that is a nice feature. The parka is worn primarily at rest breaks on summit day and as an emergency garment if needed. When sizing a parka, allow for several layers to be worn underneath; buy it large. The parka must have an insulated hood. | OR Incandescent Arcteryx Cerium LT [W] |
[ ] Climbing Pants: Synthetic climbing pants offer a wide range of versatility. You can wear them alone on hot days, or in combination with the base layer on cold days. The thickness (insulation quality) should be based on how well you do in the cold. For most of our adventures snow pants will suffice. | Mountain Hardwear Chockstone Arcteryx Gamma AR [W] |
[ ] Hard Shell Pants: A pant made of breathable rain and wind-proof material will be needed. Full-length side zippers are required for facilitating quick clothing adjustments over boots and crampons in cold, inclement weather. | Marmot Precip Full Zip Marmot Precip Full Zip [W] |
[ ] Mountaineering Boots: Insulated plastic boots are the preferred choice for winter mountaineering. They provide the best insulation as well as a more rigid sole for kicking steps and holding crampons. Leather mountaineering boots that have completely rigid soles are also adequate, but they will need to be insulated and may still result in cold feet above treeline. Lightweight hiking boots without insulation are not acceptable as they don’t work well with crampons, or in very cold or wet weather. Winter boots are not acceptable unless they adequately hold a crampon. Check out A Guides View: Selecting Mountaineering Boots. | La Sportiva Batura Lowa Weisshorn GTX [W] |
[ ] Gaiters: A knee-length pair of gaiters, large enough to fit over your mountaineering boots. This will protect you from catching your crampons on loose clothing. | OR Crocodiles OR Crocodiles [W] |
[ ] Headlamp: | Petzl Reactik |
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RENTALS AVAILABLE AT CLIMBINGRENTALS.COM
Most of the required equipment [listed below] is available for rent from our affiliate mtnGEAR.
NEM climbers will receive an exclusive discount of 20% discount on all rental equipment and clothing.
Mandatory Items |
Guides Pick |
[ ] Pack with Waist Strap: A 20-30L pack is the recommended size for one day tours. Your pack MUST have a waist strap. A backpack will not suffice. | Black Diamond Dawn Patrol |
[ ] Crampons: 10-12 point adjustable crampons designed for ice climbing | Black Diamond Cyborg |
[ ] Ice Axe: Designed for mountaineering or ski touring | Camp Cassin X All Mountain |
[ ] Helmet: A skiing helmet. | Smith Vantage Smith Vantage [W] |
[ ] Warm Hat: Wool or synthetic. It should be warm and thin enough to fit underneath a climbing helmet. | OR Gradient Hat |
[ ] Buff/Neck Gaiter: Buff makes the best option. | Buff Merino Wool |
[ ] Ball Hat/Sun Hat: Optional. A lightweight ball cap or sun hat. | |
[ ] Sun Glasses: A pair of dark-lensed sunglasses with side shields or full wrap-type sunglasses. | Julbo Tamang |
[ ] Goggles: Goggles designed for skiing. | Julbo Airflux |
[ ] Lightweight glove: One pair of fleece gloves. | OR Sensor OR Catalyzer [W] |
[ ] Medium Weight Glove: Wind/water resistant insulated mountain gloves. | OR Ambit OR Ambit [W] |
[ ] Heavy Insulated Mitten: Wind/water resistant, insulated mittens for protection against wind, snow and cold. These also serve as emergency back-ups if you drop or lose a glove. | OR High Camp OR Highcamp [W] |
[ ] Light Insulating Layer/Soft Shell Top: A fleece or other insulation layer. | Arcteryx Gamma MX Hoody Arcteryx Gamma MX Hoody [W] |
[ ]Hard Shell Jacket with Hood: Wind/rain Proof. Gore-Tex recommended. | Arcteryx Beta LT Arcteryx Beta SL [W] |
[ ] Insulated Parka: This item becomes of highest importance when we are faced with poor weather. This should be an expeditionary-type heavy parka that extends well below the waist and above the knees. Goose down is recommended versus synthetic fill. It does not have to be waterproof, but that is a nice feature. The parka is worn primarily at rest breaks on summit day and as an emergency garment if needed. When sizing a parka, allow for several layers to be worn underneath; buy it large. The parka must have an insulated hood. | OR Incandescent Arcteryx Cerium LT [W] |
[ ] Skiing Pants: Synthetic skiing pants offer a wide range of versatility. You can wear them alone on hot days, or in combination with the base layer on cold days. The thickness (insulation quality) should be based on how well you do in the cold. For most of our adventures snow pants will suffice. | OR Trailbreaker OR Trailbreaker [W] |
[ ] Touring Ski Boots: Designed for alpine touring and backcountry skiing. Allow for easy walking and click in for downhill travel. | Dynafit TLT7 Expedition Dynafit TLT7 Expedition [W] |
[ ] Ski Poles: Collapsible trekking poles. | Black Diamond Ergo Cork |
[ ] Headlamp | Petzl Reactik |
[ ] Avalanche Beacon | Ortovox 3+ |
[ ] Avalanche Probe | Ortovox 240 HD PFA |
[ ] Avalanche Shovel | Ortovox Beast |
[ ] Ski Skins Cut and sized for your skis. | G3 Alpinist |
[ ] Harness | Petzl Altitude |
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RENTALS AVAILABLE AT CLIMBINGRENTALS.COM
Most of the required equipment [listed below] is available for rent from our affiliate mtnGEAR.
NEM climbers will receive an exclusive discount of 20% discount on all rental equipment and clothing.
Mandatory Items |
Guides Pick |
[ ] Pack with Waist Strap: A 20-30L pack is the recommended size for one day climbs. Your pack MUST have a waist strap. A backpack will not suffice. | Black Diamond Nitro 26 |
[ ] Ball Hat/Sun Hat: Optional. A lightweight ball cap or sun hat. | |
[ ] Sun Glasses: A pair of dark-lensed sunglasses with side shields or full wrap-type sunglasses. | Julbo Tamang |
[ ] Light Insulating Layer/Soft Shell Top: A fleece or other insulation layer. | Arcteryx Gamma MX Hoody Arcteryx Gamma MX Hoody [W] |
[ ]Hard Shell Jacket with Hood: Wind/rain Proof. Gore-Tex recommended. | Arcteryx Beta LT Arcteryx Beta SL [W] |
[ ] Hiking Pant or shorts: Synthetic climbing pants offer a wide range of versatility. You can wear them alone on hot days, or in combination with the base layer on cold days. The thickness (insulation quality) should be based on how well you do in the cold. For most of our adventures snow pants will suffice. | |
[ ] Hard Shell Pants: A pant made of breathable rain and wind-proof material will be needed. Full-length side zippers are required for facilitating quick clothing adjustments over boots and crampons in cold, inclement weather. | Marmot Precip Full Zip Marmot Precip Full Zip [W] |
[ ] Hiking Boots or Trail Running Sneakers: Sturdy shoes with closed toes and secure ties are mandatory. Hiking boots provide extra ankle support. | |
[ ] Headlamp: | Petzl Reactik |
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