Summer Mountaineering

Koby Yudkin · 23 items

<div> </div><div> </div><div>This gear list is for mountaineering and alpine rock courses and guided trips that take place in July and August. </div><div>These programs include: Mt. Baker, Mt. Shuksan, North Cascades, 5-day Mountaineering Courses, 5-day Alpine Rock Courses Overnight Programs require additional gear that can be found on the Overnight Program gear list. 5-day courses require additional technical gear that can be found on the Technical Climbing Course list. </div><div>_____________________________________________________________________________</div><div>We proudly partner with Arc’teryx Portland because they share our commitment to high-quality products that ensure your safety and happiness in the mountains. We entrust our lives to the gear made by Arc’teryx, and you can too!</div><div>_____________________________________________________________________________</div><div> </div><div>Clothing Underwear – Wool or synthetic. Socks – Wool or synthetic. Long Underwear – Light to medium weight bottoms. Sun Shirt with Hood – Synthetic, quick-drying. Softshell Jacket - Synthetic, lightweight and weather-resistant jacket. Hiking/Softshell Pants - Synthetic, lightweight and weather-resistant pants. Midlayer Insulated Top - Lightweight fleece or synthetic insulation. Waterproof Hardshell Jacket – Non-insulated, breathable, and waterproof jacket with a helmet-compatible hood. Waterproof Hardshell Pants – Non-insulated, breathable, and waterproof pants with a full-length side-zipper for putting on over boots in a storm. Light Insulated Parka – Required, with a helmet-compatible hood and either down or synthetic insulation. Light-weight Gloves –Lightweight liner or softshell gloves for approaches and warmer conditions. (Aniiu Ossa XT) Medium-weight Gloves – Lightly insulated and weatherproof. (Aniiu Viinson Light) Warm Hat – Wool or synthetic, and snug enough to wear under a helmet. Buff – Protect your face, ears, and neck from the wind, cold and sun. Sun Hat – Baseball cap or packable sun hat. </div><div>Personal Gear Lunch/Snacks – 1 lb per day of a variety of tasty, high energy foods. Each snack should be around 150-250 calories.</div><div> Water Bottles – Two, 1-liter bottles or a 2-liter soft reservoir. Glacier Glasses – Should be high-quality, dark, and have side-shields. Mineral Sun Screen – SPF 30 or higher Lip Balm – SPF 15 or higher Toilet Paper – Just in case! Your guide will provide WAG Bags. Headlamp – For early starts, camp life, and emergencies Personal First Aid Kit – Moleskin, ibuprofen, aspirin, antacids, personal prescriptions, band-aids, and duct tape. </div><div>Technical Climbing Gear Many of these items can be rented from the Mountain Shop in Portland. Mountaineering boots – ¾ shank, waterproof mountaineering boots are great for summer climbs in the North Cascades. Crampons – 10 or 12-point, steel front-point crampons. Aluminum front-point crampons aren’t suitable for typical steep climbing in the Cascades. Ice Axe – 50 to 65 cm long. Ice Tools and Ice Climbing Crampons –Only needed for the North Ridge of Mt. Baker. Trekking Poles with Snow Baskets – Highly recommended for saving energy on the way up and your knees on the descent. (<a href="https://folkrm.com/collections/ski-poles/products/pahto-ski-poles">Folkrm Pahto Poles</a>, <a href="https://folkrm.com/collections/poles/products/kulshan-adjustable-folding-pole">Folkrm Kulshan Folding Poles</a>) Climbing Harness – Lightweight alpine-style with a waist belt and leg loops that can open completely. Climbing Helmet Locking Carabiners – 3 HMS (pear-shaped) locking carabiners for attaching to a rope and belaying. 120cm Sling – Used to create a personal anchor for rappelling. Tube-style belay device – Used for belaying and rappelling. Must be able to rappel on two strands.</div><div> </div>

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