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Equipment List
MOUNTAIN RECREATION
EQUIPMENT LIST
Equipment
is basically designed to enhance our exerience and
protect us from harsh climates. Too often people think
that the quantity of gear and personal pleasure are
directly proportional. Some have the notion that
equipment buys safety. Safety has more to do with
experiece and risk taking. Over-equipping is like siege
climbing and the cutting of "bucket" steps;
boring, laborious and totally detracting from the freedom
of the sport. Select your clothing and equipment
carefully, according to ppersonal experience. We have
listed the essential items based on our experience.
USE IT AS A GUIDELINE. "An impliment shouldn't be an
impediment."
| GENERAL List: (print out this list and check off items as you pack) | |
| Parka
- Wind and waterproof - Gortex w/ waterproof
guarantee,. It’s comfortable and expensive. |
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| Underclothes
- Polyester or merino. A turtle neck with zip
gives neck protection. Rec: Earth, Sea, Sky - see MtnRec retail list |
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| Pants
- Zip-up WarmUps or Long Johns, nordic ski pants.
Full-length Zips enable pants & overpants to go over boots or crampons. |
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| Socks - Seamless, sports, wool mix for warmth. Only 1pr w/Plastic boots for smaller fit. | |
| Hat -
Sunhat for bright neves (MountainRec Baseball Cap.) Balaclava/Ski hat for blizzards. |
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| T-shirt
(or business shirt/blouse) for glacier
travel, heat reflection and sleeping (to avoid polyprop smell) (MtnRec w/logo) |
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| Gloves,
Mitts,- 3 pairs - Polyprop./light wool
gloves for mod. temps. & technical climbing. Pile Gauntlets for blizzards. Wrist elastics prevent loss Overmitts Prevent wetting, increase warmth & snowcaving. |
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| Overpants - Zip sided (full-length) lightweight. For blizzards.Pref. micro-porous material. | |
| Jersey/Pullover Fleece/Pile with high collar. (We have Earth, Sea, Sky 100 wt /wMtnRec logo & 200wt MtnRec Vests) | |
| Gaiters - Kneelength. Zips or buckles for snow. Velcro/domes for mud. Avoid elastic at ankles. (MtnRec) | |
| Sunglasses
- Dark(Amber) In robust container.
Goggles tend to fog. Glacier glasses with removable sheilds are best. Suncreme Strong; plus zinc creme, lip salve and moisturiser. |
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| Scarf/Bandanas - Large & lightweight for cover-up of neck & face on the "sun bowl" glaciers. | |
| First
Aid Kit - For cuts, burns, blisters
abrasions. Include Spenco blister kit Crepe bandage, lots of tape for feet. |
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| Sleeping Bag - Compact. Down or hollofil. Silk liner for extra warmth. Rec: One Planet Rockledge w/dryloft (550gms down) | |
| Knife,
fork, spoon, cup, bowl (Latter two
large) Waterbottle One litre, preferably with wide mouth Toilet Gear - include toilet paper |
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| Pack
- Large enough for 20kgs. Must have
straps on outside for ice axe, crampons, and sleeping pad. Check out the One Planet Stilletto |
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| Headlamp - For early starts and late returns. | |
| Running
Shoes/hiking boots: To avoid blisters we
wear light footwear in the valleys. Check out Salomon Mid Exits (sticky grippy Contragrip soles) |
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| SKI MOUNTAINEERING TOURS (Add to General List) | |
| Skis
- Should be in good serviced condition
with sharp edges and a tuned base. Bindings must have a lifting heel. (alpine touring bindings). |
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| Climbing Skins - Straps or stick-on in good repair. Stick-on skins should have a heel hook. | |
| Ski Poles - Preferably with avalanche probe capability. | |
| Avalanche Transceiver - Either 475kHz in good condition with fresh batteries. | |
| Snow
Shovel - Robust-square mouth.(Min. 2 pr
group) Avalanche Probes - Either in ski poles or folding probes |
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| Snow
Saw - For snow profiles and igloos. Snow Profile Kit - For Aval. assessment. |
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| Repair
Kit - Screw driver, pliers,wire,wax etc
(1 per group) Map & Compass, Altimeter & GPS Optional |
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| Stove - MSR (1 per 3) Billy With lid, tongs and scrubber | |
| White Spirits - One litre p/p for 4days (More if melting snow) | |
| FOR GLACIER TRIPS: | |
| Ice
Axe Metal Shaft. Shorter axes are
preferred by shorter climbers and on steep
climbing. Average length: 65cm /75cm. A tie on 20mm webbing wrist sling is rec. |
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| Crampons:
Clip on versions suit plastic boots best. Long
spikes are more versatile for NZ conditions. The fit must be secure with adquate toe point length. |
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| Climbing
Harness: Lightweight with adjustable leg
loops. Climbing Rope - Lightweight, 30-40m, 1 per 3. |
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| Prussik
Slings 2 each (Full set of
slings/10metres,6mm rope) Pulleys - 2 per rope |
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| Karabiners - One locking, one lightweight. | |
| Ski Mountaineering Boots | |
| ASPIRING SKILLS COURSE (Add to General List)
( Also Mailorder Equipment Sales) |
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| Mountain Boots: High quality leather or Plastic. Toes should not quite touch the front. (Leather boots, rigid) | |
| Sleeping Pad - Essential for bivouacs and snowcaving. | |
| Karabiners:
2 Locking(1 pearbiner), 3 plain Harness: Lightweight w/adjustable leg loops |
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| Prusik Slings: 10metres of 5mm braided nylon or pre made prussiks (4) | |
| Hard Hat - lightweight and compact: To protect No.1 | |
| Bivouac
Bag: For sleeping in the snowcaves.
Micro-porous material. Rec: Mtn Rec. HiPro-Vent 2000, & 8,000mm. |
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| Belay Plate: Stitch plates & Air Traffic Controls are currently the best. | |
| ALPINE-ICE COURSE (Add to General and Aspiring Skills Lists) | |
| Rope: 9mm (half) or 9.6mm (full) x 50mtre(pref.) For personal use. One per two persons. | |
| Ice Screws - One - titanium (pref.) 22mm+ Two for February courses (1 screw/1 drive-in) | |
| Karabiners: Extra 2 | |
| Snowstakes:
2 ; h’duty channel or angle section pref.
with cable loops/avoid lightweight versions. Mtn Rec. made |
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| Slings: 2 only - 1.5m x 25mm or similar (general use- shoulder/waist length) | |
| 1 only - 3.0m x 25mm or similar (a long general use sling) Rec: Mtn Rec "AnchorChain" | |
| 1 only 1.6m x 20mm sewn sling (For personal anchor to ice axe sling for snow anchors) | |
| Pulleys: 2 w/large open flanges | |
| Ice Hammer or
North Wall Hammer: Essential for dual
axe climbing and snowstake placement. |
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| Holster: For ice Hammer. Loops on Pack waistbelt are very useful & can be sewn on by Mtn Rec.($10) | |
| Rock Chocks: 3 assorted or 2 Friends/TCU (1 1/2 - 2 1/2 sizes approx.) | |
| Cooker/Stove : 1 stove between three persons. We provide the fuel- white spirits/shellite) | |
| Billy: One large w/lid | |
| *Also see MailOrder
Equipment Sales for
recommended & stock brands. RENTAL
EQUIPMENT |