Shopping Time!

The equipment you need to bring is:

• day pack (used for carrying water, extra clothing, etc.) or
• back pack (if you prefer to carry your own personal gear)
• sleeping bag/stuff sack (should be rated +15 or warmer)
• sleeping pad
• duffel bag w/ lock (for storing non-climbing gear while on the climb)
• large plastic bags (sleeping bag will be bagged for protection from potential rain)
  
  
• toiletries (enough for your entire trip)
• sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher)
• flashlight or headlamp (we will NOT be hiking at night, but this may come in handy)
• towelettes
• face towel (for washing up in camp)
• personal first aid kit
  
• two one-quart, wide-mouthed plastic bottles
• water treatment tablets
  
  
• gloves (a pair of medium wool or polypro)
• outer shells (a waterproof pair to go over your mittens)
• polypro cap or balaclava
• cap or hat (for shade)
• glacier glasses
  
  
• polypro or wool tops (mixture of light, medium or heavyweight for layering)
• polypro or wool bottoms (mixture of light and heavy for layering)
• rain pants (waterproof nylon or Goretex)
• parka (waterproof nylon or Goretex)
• poncho (protection for yourself and your day-pack)
  
  
• thin socks (polypro for wearing under thicker socks)
• thick socks (we recommend Thor-lo)
• leather hiking boots (plastic Mountaineering boots are not necessary)
• gaiters (high or low to keep the dirt and snow out of your boots)
  
  Optional:
  
  
• water flavoring (powdered)
• tennis shoes (to wear in camp)
• ski poles (highly recommended for the descent!)