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Equipment Needs for the Climb
Each individual participating in the Climb for Clean Air must have the
items listed below. Do not jeopardize your safety and comfort -- bring every item!
Whittaker Mountaineering offers a 30% discount on all rentals for all training hikes, Climb School and summit climbs:
- pack
- climbing boots
- crampons
- ice axe
- ski poles
- helmet, rope, harness (on summit climbs only)
You provide:
- backpack (unless you rent one)
- *sleeping bag rated to freezing (32oF)
- *wool, pile or fleece pants
- *parka (down or synthetic)
- 2 wool, pile or fleece sweaters
- polypro or other synthetic long johns
- polypro or other synthetic undershirt
- *2 pairs wool, pile or fleece gloves
- one pair waterproof & windproof overmittens
- 2 pairs wool or synthetic socks
- eating utensils (one spoon is fine)
- plastic bowl and mug
- wool or synthetic stocking cap
- *gaiters
- waterproof and wind proof jacket (with hood) and pants
- sun cream and lip balm
- *glacier glasses with side protection
- *headlamp with extra batteries
- 2 trail lunches
- Food for dinner and breakfast at Camp Muir on the ascent
- 3 1-quart water bottles (with water)
- plastic garbage bag
- duct tape (can be wrapped around water bottle)
- * Available for rent at Whittaker Mountaineering.
Optional gear you may bring, but is not required:
- hiking shorts
- t-shirt(s)
- sun hat
- bandannas
- foam ear plugs
- ski goggles (recommended for contact lens wearers)
- camera
