Everything You Need to Climb a Mountain
I have decided to take on Mount Rainier! In doing so I needed to make sure I had the appropriate gear to assist me in accomplishing my goal of summiting. Here is everything you will need to climb a mountain in extreme cold weather conditions.
O YOU WANT TO CLIMB MT RAINIER?
Mount Rainier is a unique mountain within the contiguous United States. No other mountain is as extensively glaciated or has as much prominence. The scale and character of Mt. Rainier is more akin to an Alaskan or Andean peak. The highest trailhead requires the climber to gain 9,000 feet of elevation to reach the summit, as much as from Everest ABC to its summit. The weather on Mt. Rainier changes remarkably quickly, typically for the worse. Blizzards are not uncommon in August, and the high winds and moisture laden air sap heat and wilt down insulation. If you are planning an attempt on Rainier there are a few things you should know. This article includes tips I have gleaned from over two decades and dozens of climbs on ‘The Mountain’. Bear in mind that this article is not a substitute for proper instruction or experience. Mt. Rainier kills climbers almost every year.
Gear List:
CLOTHING
REI Merino Wool Expedition Socks
Outdoor Research Men's Pl 150 Sensor Gloves
Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Hooded Down Jacket
Outdoor Research Crocodile Gaiters
EQUIPMENT
Smith Cascade Classic Snow Goggles - Men's
Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol Sleeping Pad
Black Diamond Half Dome Helmet
REI Nalgene Wide-Mouth Loop-Top Water Bottle - 32 fl. oz.
Fozzils Bowlz Pack (Set of 2) - Blue/Green
GOAL ZERO 42020 Venture 30 Solar Recharging Kit
Mount Rainier National Park (National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map)
The North Face Base Camp Duffel- Extra Large Duffel Bag TNF Black
Potable Aqua Water Treatment 50Tablets , Pack of 4
Suunto MC-2G Navigator Compass
Black Diamond ATC-XP Belay Device
Black Diamond Sabretooth Pro Crampons
Osprey UltraLight Pack Raincover - X Large
Julbo Explorer Glacier Sunglasses - Men's
REI Flash Insulated Air Sleeping Pad
Black Diamond Powder Snow Baskets - Pair
Klean Kanteen Wide-Mouth Water Bottle - 40 fl. oz.
Gerber Paraframe I Knife - Serrated
Black Diamond Alpine Bod Harness, X-Large, Black
Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Nano Dry Sack (20 Liter / Orange)
Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Nano Dry Sack (35 Liter / Orange)
Black Diamond VaporLock Screwgate Locking Carabiner
Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork Trekking Poles - Pair
Marmot Never Summer Down Sleeping Bag
ELECTRONICS
Go Pro Hero 3
Panasonic 4k Camcorder
Mophie Rugged Charger
Joby Gorrilla Pod Stand
iphone 6
2 TB External Hard Drive
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