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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15th Annual
Ice Fest

16th Annual Women's
Rock Day
Annapurna IV (24,832ft / 7,528m)
North Ridge Expedition
Annapurna Himal, Nepal
September 15 - October 22, 2006
Trip Description Itinerary Terms & Conditions
2003 Trip Photo Gallery   Registration Form
Equipment List
  Documents: summits of Annapurna IV and II from carry to camp 3. Photo by Maury McKinney (click for larger image)
Passport and wallet
Wallet/money/credit cards
Plane Tickets
Trip Itinerary
Immunization records
Pen, pencil and paper (journal)
Literature, guide books and phone book
Medical allergies and restrictions
Calculator
  City & Travel:  
T-Shirts and Shorts  
Long sleeved shirts (at least one nice one)  
Long pants  
Underwear  
Socks  
Windbreaker and/or fleece jacket  
at least $500 spending money (tips, restaurant meals and gifts)
Sunglasses
Baseball hat or visor (be sure underside of brim isn't white)
  Trekking/Climbing Clothing:  
Hats - Light weight balaclava, heavyweight balaclava, wool watchcap
Gloves - lightweitht liners, lightweight winstopper gloves, insulated Gore-tex gloves suitable for ice climbing and insulated Gore-tex shelled mountaineering mittens (Do NOT skimp)
Facemask (neoprene)
Gore-tex jacket and pants (bibs are optional), a one-piece suit is ideal
Socks (heavy weight wool/synthetic mountaineering socks and liners)
Hiking boots (light to medium weight: worn for travel, city and approaches)
(3) Cotton bandanas
Polypro underwear tops and bottoms (mid-weight and expedition weight)
Pile pants
Down Parka (super warm)
Gaiters - alpine style for trekking and super gaiters for climnbing
Mountaineering boots (double plastic with supergaiters or single leather w/ neoprene over boots are highly recommended)
  Packs & Sleeping:  
Day pack (for city and air travel; large volume 3000 ci. or more)
Backpack 5,000 cu. in. or more (must be climbing oriented)
Compact sleeping bag, with stuffsack, rated to -30F
Ensolite or Thermarest pad (72" long)
Headlamp with spare batteries and bulbs
Insulated Water bottles (at least two 1 liter canteens)
Pee bottle (different size and/or shape than the water bottles)
Pack cover
Plastic bowl, spoon, fork, knife, and insulated mug (put your initials on them)
  Technical Equipment:  
(2) 16-20' 6mm cordellettes
(6) locking carabiners and (10) non-lockers
ATC or similar belay device 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.
Climbing harness w/ a belay loop
Helmet
Petzl handled ascenders
(2) daisy chains
(4) shoulder-length slings (tied or sewn)
60-70cm ice axe with a leash
50 cm. ice hammer with a leash
crampons (DON'T forget to put anti-balling plates on your crampons)
Trekking poles (3-section recommended)
Ski goggles
Glacier glasses with strap
  Essential Personal Gear:  
Stuffsacks (or plastic bags to help organize your gear)
(3) Large heavy plastic garbage bags
Ziplock plastic bags (for books and organizing small items)
Watch / alarm clock (altimeter is recommended)
Sunblock and lipblock (bring 45 SPF or stronger)
Skin moisturizing lotion
Pocket knife
Toilet articles (tooth brush, biodegradable soap, wash and dry towelettes, hand towel, shampoo, tampons, multi-vitamins, etc.)
Water purification tablets
Locks for your luggage
Collapsible ski poles (optional item)
Down booties
Camera, assorted film, spare camera battery, tripod, lenses
Walkman
Teva sandals
Snacks (40 servings of Gu, Cliff Bar etc.) and Gatorade-type drinks
  Personal First Aid Kit:  
Personal prescription medications (Bactrim, Cipro, Diamox, Lomotil)
Band aids
Ibuprofen, Tylenol, Aleve and/or aspirin Peaks of Annapurna II and IV. Photo by Riok Wilcox (click for larger image)
Pepto-Bismol tablets
Moleskin and molefoam
Antacids
Motion sickness
Laxatives
Eye drops and cough drops
   
MCS will supply the following: Guides, group climbing gear, group camping gear and an expedition first aid kit.
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.
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.
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.
Pack all equipment in a duffel bag and your backpack.

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