CASCADE ALPINE GUIDES

Mount Rainier Summit Climb

Having the right equipment is critical for making the most of your alpine course. You must come equipped with all items on the gear lists. To help you with gear selection, we've included examples of products of a standard that would be suitable.

CLOTHING LIST

Long Underwear- 2 sets, 1 mid weight & 1 light weight synthetic or wool tops and bottoms (NO COTTON)

Briefs and Sports Bra- Synthetic only (NO COTTON)

Fleece Jacket- 200 or 300 weight Polartech (ie Patagonia Synchilla)

Down Jacket- Lightweight and compact

Fleece Pants- 200 weight, side zippers are nice, but not necessary

Additional Insulating top Layer- Fleece or Down vest

WATERPROOF/ BREATHABLE Jacket- GoreTex, arm pit zips, and a hood that will fit over your helmet

WATERPROOF/ BREATHABLE Pants- GoreTex, side zippers are preferable

Gloves/Mittens- WATERPROOF and well insulated, can be a combination of

shell / liners

Glove Liners- Synthetic polypropylene or wool, many is better than few

Warm Socks- 2-3 pairs synthetic, wool, or synthetic wool blends

(NO COTTON)

Liner Socks- 1-2 pairs (if you wear liner socks) synthetic or wool

(NO COTTON)

Warm Hat- Fleece or wool, to cover the ears and must be able to fit under

your helmet (NO COTTON)

Face Mask or Balaclava- Thin synthetic or wool to fit under helmet

Gaiters- To the knee, front velcro closure, and strap under boot coated nylon

or Gore-Tex (ie Outdoor Research Crocodiles)

Wide Brimmed Hat- Or baseball type with flaps down the back, white is best

Bandana- Very handy

Shorts- Synthetic fabric NO COTTON, it can be hot on glaciers

CASCADE ALPINE GUIDES

Mount Rainier Summit Climb

EQUIPMENT LIST

Mountaineering Boots- Well broken-in leather crampon compatible mountaineering boots, ie Montrail Verglas or Coulior; OR double plastic boots Koflach Viva Soft or Degre; Scarpa Inverno.

Crampons- 12 Points Semi-rigid or flexible fitted to boots, ie Grivel G12; Charlet Moser Super 12 Lainard.

Ice Axe- 60cm to 75cm with leash

Climbing Helmet- UIAA approved only, ie Petzel Ecrin Roc

Headlamp- with extra batteries and bulb, to fit on helmet, ie Petzel Zoom

Climbing Harness- Mountaineering style with adjustable leg loops, ie Black Diamond Alpine Bod. Your harness must be less than three years old.

Carabiners- 2 Large Pear locking and 4 ovals or 4 straight gate "D’s"

Pulley- 1 crevasse rescue type, UIAA approved only

6mm prussik cord- 1 (5 foot), 1 (13 foot) new untied

7mm cord- 1 (20 foot) new untied

Belay device- pyramid type or figure eight

Internal Frame Backpack- At least 5000 cubic inch capacity, oriented toward

mountaineering and backpacking

H2O Proof Cover for Pack- 2 large garbage bags will substitute

Sleeping Bag- Down or synthetic rated to 0 to 10 degrees F

Full length Sleeping Pad- Closed cell foam, or self inflating pad (with patch

kit)

Personal Toiletries- Toothbrush, toothpaste, sample size deodorant, etc

Personal utensils- Bowl, insulated cup, and spoon

Personal First Aid Kit- Moleskin, band aids aspirin, etc

Small knife- Small pocketknife or small multi tool

Glacier Glasses- 100% UV, side shields, at most 15% light transmission

Sunscreen- SPF 25+, sweat proof, waterproof

Lip Balm- with SPF 25+

Adjustable Trekking Poles- Relieves strain on knees

Optional Items

Camera and Film- Small point and shoot or disposable w/ flash

Small Binoculars- Compact and lightweight