Mountaineering gear list

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Mountaineering Gear List

When climbing mountains, it is important to be prepared for all kinds of weather and different kinds of terrain. The weather changes very quickly in the mountains and especially if you’re at high altitudes above 3.000 meters (9,842 ft.), so it’s important to be able to adjust your clothing situation quickly in order to adapt and overcome these sudden changes. With this mountaineering gear check-list you should be good to go for all of our mountaineering trips no matter the level. And remember that all technical climbing equipment is included in the price of our beginner experiences.

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HEAD

2 Buffs
1 Baseball cap
Goggles with UV protection

UPPER BODY

2 Lightweight polypropylene t shirts
2 Lightweight merino or polypropylene long-sleeve t shirts
1 Fleece jacket
1 Breathable windproof outer jacket, such as Gore-Tex, with hood
Down jacket

HANDS

1 pair of Mittens
1 pair of Gloves
1 pair of inner gloves

LOWER BODY

1 pair Polypropylene or nylon briefs or underpants
1 pair Lightweight merino or polypropylene long underwear bottoms
1 pair of trekking pants (full length, side zippers recommended)
1 pair Breathable windproof pants such as Gore-Tex

FEET

Outer socks, merino, thick wool or polypropylene – 2 pairs
Inner socks, thin silk or polypropylene – 2 pairs
Hiking boots – 1 pair
Mountaineering boots – 1 pair (provided by our agency if required)
Gaiters – 1 pair

PACK

1 large backpack large (50+ liters)
1 Daypack for day hikes (30 liters)
1 Large strong duffel bag with strong zipper and a lock, large enough for pack to fit in, and for storage of gear

SLEEPING GEAR

1 Down or polar guard sleeping bag comfortable to minus 10 Degrees Celsius
Inflatable sleeping pad

TECHNICAL CLIMBING EQUIPMENT

Ice axe 70 cm – 1 (provided by our agency if required)
1 pair of crampons, 12 points rigid are fine (provided by our agency if required)
1 Climbing harness (provided by our agency if required)
1 Climbing helmet (provided by our agency if required)
1 pair of Mountaineering Boots (provided by our agency if required)
Rock Climbing Shoes (provided by our agency if required)
1 pair of hiking poles (optional)
Reverso (only for Antisana)

PERSONALS

1 Head lamp including set of batteries
Extra batteries
Sun glasses UV 400
Sun screen (factor 50)
Lip protection
1 Water bottle
1 Thermo with one-quart capacity
Toothbrush and toothpaste
USD 100 in small bills ($5’s & $10’s)

OPTIONALS (take most of these items to refuges only)

Camera and film
Journal, pen/pencil, book, games, MP3-player
Small towel
Earplugs (for noisy huts)
Your favorite lunch treat or energy bar

” I successfully summited Cotopaxi with Summit Stoke. They made sure I was well acclimatized by including Corazón and Iliniza North in my itinerary. When climbing Chimborazo wasn't possible due to conditions, they were super flexible and I was able to pivot to Cayambe instead. My guide Fatima was attentive and super knowledgeable. Not only does she know the mountains well but she has great relationships with the local climbing community. Would definitely recommend the team at Summit Stoke!!!!”

“The best experience of my life. Professionals and passionate about the mountains. Excellent planning. Very punctual and organized. In those mountains it makes you feel safe. The best.”

“Excellent. Very attentive, helpful and supportive. Impeccable logistics, they adapt and anticipate very well according to sudden changes out of their hands to external events. Personalized, professional in all areas. I would return a thousand and one times to hire them. You can tell they love what they do. 100% Pura Vida”

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"I hiked Volcan Cotopaxi and my guide was Alberto. He was professional, reliable and a lot of fun. I couldn't have had a better partner for tackling Cotopaxi. Gracias Alberto!"

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"My partner and I participated in the intermediate expedition in July 2024. From Day 1 of inquiring the itinerary, Amalie (the co-owner) was incredibly responsive and attentive to our questions. She was honest with her responses and provided useful feedback where necessary. Summit Stoke engaged a top-notch, English-speaking guide and cautious driver for our expedition. We felt incredible safe during the climbs as well as the drives across the country. The itinerary is quite unique compared to other similar companies. Notably, the rock climbing sessions and the glacier training were useful in reaching the summits safely. We would certainly consider Summit Stoke for our next Andean adventures."

"We reached the top of Imbabura! Thanks to our guide Pedro, who was patient and careful, we managed to reach the top of Imbabura. For me this was a dream come true, thanks to Summit Stoke for making it possible."

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