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International Mountain Climbing School 2733 Main Street, Rt. 16 P.O. Box 1666 North Conway, NH 03860 PHONE: (603) 356-7064 FAX: (603) 356-6492 EMAIL: guides@ime-usa.com |
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| Khumbu Himal, Nepal | ||||||
| September 17 - October 21, 2004 | ||||||
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| Equipment List | ||||||
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Passport and wallet | |||||
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Wallet/money/credit cards | |||||
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Plane Tickets | |||||
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Trip Itinerary | |||||
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Immunization records | |||||
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Pen, pencil and paper (journal) | |||||
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Literature, guide books and phone book | |||||
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Medical allergies and restrictions | |||||
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Calculator | |||||
| City & Travel: | ||||||
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T-Shirts and Shorts | |||||
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Long sleeved shirts (at least one nice one) | |||||
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Long pants | |||||
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Underwear | |||||
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Socks | |||||
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Windbreaker and/or fleece jacket | |||||
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Sunglasses | |||||
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$500 spending money (tips, restaurant meals and gifts) | |||||
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Baseball hat or visor (be sure underside of brim isn't white) | |||||
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Hats - Light weight balaclava, heavyweight balaclava, wool watchcap | |||||
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Gloves - lightweitht liners, lightweight winstopper gloves, insulated Gore-tex gloves suitable for ice climbing and insulated Gore-tex shelled mountaineering mittens (Do NOT skimp) | |||||
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Gore-tex jacket and pants (bibs are optional), a one-piece suit is ideal | |||||
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Socks (heavy weight wool/synthetic mountaineering socks and liners) | |||||
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Hiking boots (light to medium weight: worn for travel, city and approaches) | |||||
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(3) Cotton bandanas | |||||
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Polypro underwear tops and bottoms (mid-weight and expedition weight) | |||||
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Pile pants | |||||
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Down Parka (super warm) | |||||
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Gaiters - alpine style for trekking and super gaiters for climnbing | |||||
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Mountaineering boots (double plastic with supergaiters or single leather w/ neoprene over boots are highly recommended) | |||||
| Packs & Sleeping: | ||||||
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Day pack (for city and air travel; large volume 3000 ci. or more) | |||||
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Backpack 5,000 cu. in. or more (must be climbing oriented) | |||||
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Compact sleeping bag, with stuffsack, rated to -20F | |||||
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Ensolite or Thermarest pad (72" long) | |||||
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Headlamp with spare batteries and bulbs | |||||
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Insulated Water bottles (at least two 1 liter canteens) | |||||
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Pee bottle (different size and/or shape than the water bottles) | |||||
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Pack cover | |||||
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Plastic bowl, spoon, fork, knife, and insulated mug (put your initials on them) | |||||
| Technical Equipment: | ||||||
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(2) 16-20' 6mm cordellettes | |||||
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(6) locking carabiners and (10) non-lockers | |||||
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ATC or similar belay device | |||||
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Climbing harness w/ a belay loop | PLEASE NOTE: The amount of fun you have on this trip is directly proportional to how comfortable you are. The extra dollars and time you spend acquiring quality climbing gear and warm clothing will be your guarantee of comfort | ||||
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Helmet | |||||
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Petzl handled ascenders w/etriers | |||||
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(2) daisy chains or double length slings | |||||
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(4) shoulder-length slings (tied or sewn) | |||||
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60 cm Ice axe with a leash | |||||
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50 cm. Ice hammer with a leash | |||||
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crampons (DON'T forget to put anti-balling plates on your crampons) | |||||
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Ski goggles | |||||
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Glacier glasses with strap | |||||
| Essential Personal Gear: | ||||||
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Stuffsacks (or plastic bags to help organize your gear) | |||||
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(3) Large heavy plastic garbage bags | |||||
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Ziplock plastic bags (for books and organizing small items) | |||||
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Watch / alarm clock (altimeter is recommended) | |||||
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Sunblock and lipblock (bring 45 SPF or stronger) | |||||
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Skin moisturizing lotion | |||||
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Pocket knife | |||||
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Toilet articles (tooth brush, biodegradable soap, wash and dry towelettes, hand towel, shampoo, tampons, multi-vitamins, etc.) | |||||
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Water purification tablets | |||||
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Locks for your luggage | |||||
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Collapsible ski poles (optional item) | |||||
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Down booties | |||||
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Camera, assorted film, spare camera battery, tripod, lenses | |||||
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Walkman | |||||
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Teva sandals | |||||
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Snacks and Gatorade-type drinks | |||||
| Personal First Aid Kit: | ||||||
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Personal prescription medications (Bactrim, Cipro, Diamox, Lomotil) | |||||
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Band aids | |||||
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Ibuprofen, Tylenol, Aleve and/or aspirin |  |
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Pepto-Bismol tablets | |||||
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Moleskin and molefoam | |||||
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Antacids | |||||
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Motion sickness | |||||
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Laxatives | |||||
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Eye drops and cough drops | |||||
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MCS will supply the following: Guides, group climbing gear, group camping gear and an expedition first aid kit. | |||||
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We have divided this list into several parts in order to facilitate shopping and packing. Please do not hesitate to call us if you have any questions regarding the items on this list. | |||||
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While in Kathmandu, we can expect daytime temperatures in the 80's, evening temps in the 40's, and occasional rain showers. While in the mountains we can expect highs in the 60's and lows of minus 25 degrees. | |||||
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We have not specified the number of clothing items you should bring, so please base your decision on the size of your baggage, length of your trip and your likelihood of rolling around in the mud. Laundry services are available, but are a bit unreliable, so come prepared with enough clothing to last you for the duration of the trip. Some clothing/equipment will be used for several portions of the trip. | |||||
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Pack all equipment in a duffel bag and your backpack. | |||||
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