Rainier Mountain Day School Gear List
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International Mountain Guides will supply the necessary group climbing equipment including ropes for the school. You will need to supply your own personal climbing equipment including clothing, double-plastic boots, ice axe, crampons, food and water. This Personal Equipment List is for your guidance. Please consider each item carefully and be sure you understand its function; consult with us before you make any substitutions. Several of the more specialized items (i.e. plastic double-boots, crampons, ice axe) can be rented from us at the IMG base in Ashford. Please consult our Rental Information.
| [ ] | *Internal frame pack adequate in size to carry lunch, water, clothing, crampons and ice axe |
| [ ] | *Ice axe 65 - 70 cm. |
| [ ] | *Helmet |
| [ ] | *Harness |
| [ ] | *10 or 12-point crampons with crampon adjustment tools, ADJUSTED TO YOUR BOOTS |
| [ ] | 1 wool or fleece hat |
| [ ] | 1 sun hat (ball cap and/or bandanna) |
| [ ] | 1 pr. light gloves (not fingerless) and 1 pr. thick insulated gloves (like ski gloves) |
| [ ] | 1 light or mid-weight synthetic underwear top and bottoms |
| [ ] | 1 expedition-weight or light fleece top |
| [ ] | 1 thick fleece or wool sweater |
| [ ] | *Gore-Tex (or equivalent) shell jacket with hood |
| [ ] | 1 pr.soft-shell pants (i.e. Outdoor Research Exos Pant) |
| [ ] | *Gore-tex (or equivalent) shell pants WITH SIDE ZIPS |
| [ ] | *Plastic double-boots for climbing (fit your crampons to these boots) |
| [ ] | Gaiters (make sure they are large enough to cover the plastic double-boots) |
| [ ] | 1 complete set, synthetic or wool socks |
| [ ] | Personal medical kit: keep it light but include at least: Band-Aids, moleskin, corn pads, aspirin/ibuprofen, small roll of adhesive tape, antacids, and personal medications. |
| [ ] | *1 pr. glacier glasses with side shields |
| [ ] | Sunscreen and lip screen, high spf rating |
| [ ] | Iodine tablets (Potable Aqua) for water purification |
| [ ] | Small supply of toilet paper (in Ziplock bag) |
| [ ] | 2 wide-mouth water bottles with name or initials in indelible ink |
| [ ] | 1 large garbage bag to protect gear from rain |
| [ ] | Trail lunch and personal snacks; bring plenty of snack food, various types of energy bars, candy, dried fruit, nuts, drink mix (if desired). |
- * indicates this item is available for rent at IMG HQ.
- You must have proper equipment and sufficient warm clothes for the climb.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require assistance with your gear selection.
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