CLIMBING THE MAROON BELLS

 

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Maroon Bells Equipment List

 

HIKING / CLIMBING GEAR

  • backpack with detachable day pack
  • raincover for backpack
  • tie-on straps for backpack
  • stuff sacks
  • capilene boxers (2 pr)
  • capilene tee (2)
  • capilene long underwear and top (1 pr, ltwgt.)
  • 200 weight fleece jacket
  • Gore Tex shell
  • Gore Tex mountain pants
  • mountain socks (3 pr)
  • high-top hiking boots and extra shoelaces
  • Nalgene water bottles (2)
  • crampons and crampon bag
  • trekking poles
  • ice axe
  • cargo or climbing shorts
  • helmet
  • headlamps
  • rock gloves
CAMPING GEAR
  • water purifier
  • Iodine tablets
  • toilet paper
  • garbage bags (~3)
  • jeans (1 pr)
  • shorts
  • belt (if used)
  • tee shirts (5)
  • underwear (5 pr)
  • socks (4 pr)
  • sleeping bag
  • ThermaRest pad
  • stuffable pillow cover
  • tent/rain fly/stakes
  • swim trunks
FOOD PREPARATION
  • utensils/bowl
  • matches/lighter
  • stove/gas
  • food
  • boiling pot
FIRST AID
  • first aid kit
  • blister packs!!
  • Neosporin
  • white medical tape
  • gauze pads
  • band-Aids
  • sun block (SPF 30+)
  • aspirin
  • prescription meds
HYGIENE
  • toilet items
  • toothpaste
  • toothbrush
  • shampoo
  • deodorant
  • razor
  • shave cream
  • soap
MISCELLANEOUS
  • radios -- 5 mile range
  • GPS (if to be used)
  • altimeter watch
  • hat
  • prescription glasses (if needed)
  • sunglasses
  • contacts/solutions/case/extra contacts
  • camera / film / extra battery for camera
  • wallet
  • knife – with scissors
  • stuff sacks (4 or 5)
CLIMBING GEAR - WINTER, SNOW
  • double boots
  • crampons
  • mountain coat
  • fleece pants
  • mitts, gloves and glove liners
  • balaclava
  • face mask
  • ice axe
  • harness
  • rope
  • roped climbing hardware - seek advice