1. CLOTHES

• Light underwear. • Long underwear. Underwear and turtleneck. Polypropylene or capilene, cotton is not recommended. • Pile lining. Jacket or sweatshirt. • Trousers with pile lining. Side zippers are recommended to guarantee comfort and ventilation. • Warm jacket. Down or thinsulate, with a hood, expedition type, it must be comfortable to wear over other clothes. • Waterproof jacket / transpirable. It must have a hood. Suggested: Gore-Tex. • Waterproof trousers / transpirable. Suggested: Gore-Tex. We recommend side zippers to guarantee comfort and ventilation.

2. HEADGEAR

• Sun hat. Visor and bandana or handkerchief to protect the neck area. • Balaclava. Suggested: polypropylene or capilene. • Wool or pile ski hat. • Head lamp (spare bulbs and batteries). • Glaciar glasses: 100% UV, with side cobres. If you use contact lenses or glasses, we recommend you bring an extra pair. Suggested: Cebe, Julbo, Bolle and Ray Ban.

3. HANDS

• Thin gloves. Two pairs, pile or polypropylene. • Mittens. One pair, pile, down or wool. • Gore-Tex overmitts. We recommend shell palms. Suggested: Outdoor Research Expedition Modular Mitts or Wild Country Extremities.

4. FOOTWEAR

• Trekking shoes. • Mountain boots. Double plastic boots. Suggested: Koflach or Assolo. • Gaiters. Gore-Tex, Cordura. • Thick socks. (3 pairs) woolen or synthetic, for cold weather. • Thin socks. 2 pairs of smooth wool, nylon or polypropylene, to be worn closest to the skin. This reduces blistering.

5. CLIMBING EQUIPMENT

• Ice axe: Light ice axe. The size is important: if you are 1.7 mts, use a 60 cm tool; 1.7 to 1.9 mts, use a 65 cm tool; if you are more than 1.9 mts, use a 70 cm tool. • Crampons. We recommend 12 point crampons. Not Footfangs or Simond Scorpions or Grivel Rambo. • Ski poles. One pair of telescopic or collapsible, optional.

6. CAMPING EQUIPMENT

• Backpack: UIT an internal structure of, at least, 70 lts. It must have ice axe haul loops and a place to attach crampons. • Sleeping Bag: Expedition quality, of at least –18°C (0°F). A good quality down sleeping bag of 1 kg is better. • Thermal Mats: Neoprene or Therma Rest. • Plate, cup and silverware: Unbreakable for high altitude camps. • Pocket Knife: Swiss or Leatherman tool. • Water Bottle: Two one liter wide mouth water bottles, one liter thermos. • Sun screen: Sun cream and lip screen SPF 20-40. • First Aid: Personal First Aid Kit. • Personal Higiene: pee bottle, wet towels, soap, etc.. For the journey • Large duffel bag: Big enough to be able to transport all your equipment. Safety lock. • Small duffel bag: To store excess equipment at the hotel. • Plastic bags. To pack clothes and keep dry. • Clothes for the journey. • Hygiene bag. • Photographic equipment. Optional • Some of these items can be rented at INKA expeditions.