Ice Climbing Gear List

Clothing

Base Layer

• Wicking Top (Men’s) Capilene Cool Lightweight Shirt →
• Wicking Top (Women’s) Capilene Cool Lightweight Shirt →
• or Sun Hoodie (Men’s) Capilene Cool Lightweight Shirt →
• or Sun Hoodie (Women’s) Capilene Cool Lightweight Shirt →
• Socks

Mid Layer

• Wind Shirt (Men’s) Patagonia Houdini® Jacket →
• Wind Shirt (Women’s) Patagonia Houdini® Air Jacket →
• Fleece Jacket (Men’s) O.R. Trailmix Full-Zip Hoodie →
• Fleece Jacket (Women’s) O.R. Trailmix Full-Zip Hoodie →

Outerwear

• Soft Shell Pants (Men’s) Venga Rock Pants →
• Soft Shell Pants (Women’s) Caliza Rock Pants →
• Sun Hat (Men’s) O.R. Swift Cap →
• Sun Hat (Women’s) O.R. Swift Cap →
• Lightweight Waterproof Gloves (Men’s) O.R. Extravert Gloves →
• Lightweight Waterproof Gloves (Women’s) O.R. Inception Aerogel Gloves →
• Warm Waterproof Gloves (Men’s) O.R. Couloir Glove →
• Warm Waterproof Gloves (Women’s) O.R. Couloir Glove →
• Lightweight Waterproof Jacket (Men’s) Granite Crest Rain Jacket →
• Lightweight Waterproof Jacket (Women’s) Granite Crest Rain Jacket →
• Lightweight Waterproof Pants (Men’s) Granite Crest Rain Pants →
• Lightweight Waterproof Pants (Women’s) Granite Crest Rain Pants →

Personal Gear

• Climbing Pack — 35 L
• Approach Shoes Salewa Wildfire →
• Headlamp Black Diamond Storm →
• Water Bottles 2 × 1 L wide-mouth, or hydration system →
• Sunglasses

Personal Items

• Adjustable Trekking Pole (optional) Black Diamond 3-Piece →
• Lip Balm SPF 15+
• Sunscreen SPF 25+, waterproof
• Hand Sanitizer Travel size
• Small First-Aid Kit Band-aids, blister kit, aspirin, ibuprofen, personal meds

Climbing Gear

• Climbing Helmet B.D. Vector →
• Climbing Harness B.D. Technician Harness →
• Mountain Boots La Sportiva Nepal Evo GTX →
• 4 × Locking Carabiners B.D. RockLock Screwgate →
• 1 × 6 m × 7 mm Cordelette
• 1 × 3 m × 7 mm Cord, or Hollowblock Sterling HollowBlock →
• 1 × 120 cm double-length runner B.D. Nylon Runners →
• 1 × Guide ATC Black Diamond Guide ATC →
• Crampons — 10- or 12-point steel (antiball plates) Petzl Sarken (tech only) →
• Ice Tools B.D. Venom Axe or Viper Tool (tech only) →
• Axe Leashes B.D. Spinner Leash →

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