Basic Climbing Class

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Backcountry Gear

Backpack

1

Volume 35-40L. This pack is not large enough for the overnight trips. If your larger backpack is flexible enough for rock climbing you may use that backpack.

225

Large backpack

1

Volume should be approximately 65L+.
Can be rented.

R

175

Mountaineering Boots

1

Note that low-tops and light Gore-Tex hiking boots are not suitable for the class. For more details on boots see bottom of page.

300

270

Heavy socks

2

26

Liner socks

2

O

20

Winter gloves

1

Waterproof and insulated.

100

65

Gaiters

1

Full-height.

60

Lighter gloves

1

To protect hands from the elements and from being cut on snow or ice for example during self-arrest. These are lighter so that they can be worn when the warm gloves are simply to warm.

50

Overmits (waterproof)

1

60

Cold-weather hat

1

30

Balaclava

1

30

Sun hat

1

20

Underwear

2

40

Base-layer top

1

Top base layer made of synthetics or wool materials. For example, long sleeve smart wool shirt with a Capeline base layer. On warmer days the long sleeve smart wool shirt might be enough.

40

Base-layer bottom

1

See top base layer.

40

Mid-layer top

1

This is a layer is typically worn above your base layer and below your rain jacket for insulation. Aim for it to be warm enough in rainy/wet conditions close to freezing. Typically fleece or medium thick insulation jacket (synthetic holds up better in wet conditions).

70

Puffy jacket

1

This is a thicker jacket to keep you warm in sub-freezing temperatures. Down jackets give you the most warmth for the weight and compressibility, but are also more expensive. Synthetics will hold up better in wet conditions. Depending on thickness, these jackets may not fit under your rain jacket. However, since they are mostly used in sub-freezing temperatures, snow will typically shed off the outer materials

225

Rain jacket

1

Some climbers use jackets made of higher-end, breathable and waterproof materials (Gore-Tex, eVent, and many others). Others opt for a soft-shell with a cheaper rain-jacket. Soft-shells are highly breathable, but only water-resistant. Typically, cheaper rain jackets are not as breathable and sweat is harder to manage.

300

Rain pants

1

Similar to rain jackets, some climbers use a soft-shell with a cheaper rain pant; others use a high-end hard shell with a base layer underneath. Side zips are highly recommended on pants for ventilation.

150

Soft shell pants

1

See comment for rain pants.

O

150

First aid kit

1

30

LED head-lamp

1

No incandescent.

50

Compass

1

With adjustable declination.

20

Map

Varies for the different field trips.

20

Bandana

1

Only permitted cotton

5

Lip balm with SPF

1

2

Sunscreen

1

7

Sunglasses

1

Dark, good coverage.

50

Water bottle

3

Nalgene-type bottle. Caml bottles can be easier to open in cold conditions. Platypus hoses will freeze in snow and cold weather. Need to be able to carry 3L of water.

30

Duct Tape

1

E.g. wrapped around trekking pole or water bottle or in first aid kit. Approx. 10ft.

3

Pocket Knife

1

30

Blue Bags

0

Waterproof Matches

1

5

Emergency
bivy bag

1

Alternatively 2 x 55 gallon garbage bags can be used to improvise an emergency bivy.

3

Trekking poles

1

80

Hand warmers

1

4

Toe warmers

1

5

Camping Gear

Sleeping pad

1

Full length, suitable for snow camping.

125

80

Sleeping bag

1

Approximately 15 degree bag unless you sleep particularly warm or cold.

300

180

Sit pad

1

O

8

Tent

1

Should be tough enough to handle some wind and snow.

R

300

S

Stove

1

Stove including pad for snow.

R

100

S

Cook set

1

1 liter pot

R

50

S

Cup

1

O

5

Fork/spoon/bowl

1

10

Snow shovel

1

Can be shared and/or rented.

R

45

S

Climbing Gear

Climbing harness

1

Must have gear loops and adjustable leg loops.

55

Climbing helmet

1

Must be CE or UIAA approved.

70

Belay/Rappel device

1

Tube type - Black Diamond ATC, ATC-XP, or similar.

20

Rescue pulley

1

15

Locking carabiners

3

At least 2 should be large, type "H".

45

Non locking carabiners.

4

Standard size non-locking carabiners. At least 1 should be oval. D-type and wire-gate ok for three non-oval carabiners.

32

4'-0" length of 5mm soft Perlon

1

For your auto-block Prusik

1

6'-0" length of 6mm soft Perlon

1

For your personal Prusik

2

18'-0'' length of 6mm soft Perlon

1

For glacier Prusiks, a different color than your personal Prusik. Length required depends on height - see below for lengths

5

11'-0" of 1" tubular webbing

1

For chest harness.

3

Single-length (24") sewn-webbing runners

2

20

Double-length (48") sewn-webbing runner

1

14

Personal anchor

1

Metolious PAS, 36" sewn sling, or 7'-6" of 1" tubular webbing. No daisy chains.

30

Ice axe leash

1

Alternate: 7'-0" length of 5/8" tubular webbing.

18

Ice axe

1

No longer than bottom of the shaft touching your ankle when hanging in your hand, no shorter than mid-calf.

80

Crampons

1

Only needed for the last two trips.

R

170

Snow picket

1

24" length (36" is okay if you already have one).

20

Wands

5

Can be made from garden supplies. You will be shown in class.

10

Micro spikes

1

O

60

Total Cost

4068