International Mountain
Climbing School
2733 Main Street, Rt. 16
P.O. Box 1666
North Conway, NH 03860
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15th Annual
Ice Fest

16th Annual Women's
Rock Day
Alpamayo
Southwest Face - Ferrari Route
Cordillera Blanca, Peru
June 7-24, 2007
Index Page Itinerary Terms & Conditions
English-Spanish Translation Peru Photo Gallery Registration
Personal & Team Equipment List
Documents:  
Passport
Wallet/money/credit cards IMCS guide Maury McKinney staying clean at altitude has chilling challeges.. Photo by Skip Sammis
Plane Tickets
Trip Itinerary
Immunization records
Pen, pencil and paper (journal)
Literature
Guide Books
Calculator
Phone book  
Medical allergies and restrictions
  Footwear: Foot care is critical on
a climbing expedition
Plastic mountaineering boots or insulated single leather boots.
Trekking shoes/boots  
Gaiters - Alpine-style or supergaiter  
(3) Heavy wool or wool/synthetic blend
(3) Polypro liner socks  
VBL Socks - optional. Keep socks and boots dry.
Clothing:  
Travel clothing
Shorts and t-shirt
Long Underwear - most basic item in the layering system. Bring a combination of different weights. Zip t-necks ventilate very well. Be able to stack these layers
Pile Pants - full side zips make it much easier and faster to cool off or warm up.
Pile Bibs - functional alternative to pile pants for long cold days
Pile Jacket - more comfortable and functional than a wool sweater. Weight will depend on other items in your layering system. Large pockets are valuable.
Storm Parka & Pants Must - fit comfortably over underwear and pile layers. Underarm zips recommended. Pants should have side zips. Know how to adjust hood.
Pile Vest - fits well over underwear top and under pile jacket. Optional but useful.
Hats - pile cap, Capilene balaclava, and headband. Thin polypro balaclavas work surprisingly well. Baseball caps are valuable on treks and glacier travel.
Gloves or Mittens - Windstopper liner gloves, ski gloves, and heavy wool/pile mitten with shell. An extra pair of insulated gloves is a good idea for a longer trip.
Face mask - neoprene
Essential Personal Gear:  
Goggles
Glacier glasses - for use while traveling on snow
sunglasses - for use while trekking and on approaches to the climbs.
(2) Water bottles with water bottle parkas
Headlamp w/ two extra batteries
Small personal repair kit (duct tape, thread, needle, safety pins, wire, nylon cord)
Small first aid kit (personal prescriptions, aspirin, Tylenol, ibuprofen, moleskin, eye drops, latex gloves/microshield)
Swiss Army Knife
public fountain and religious monument in Huaraz (click for full size image)
(3) Cotton bandanas
Toiletries
5 pair chemical hand warmers
Sun Screen (SPF 15+)
Watch/alarm clock. Altimeter watch is recommended.
(2) mule bags with locks. (one is for personal gear and the other for community gear)
Technical Gear:  
Ice Axes - 50-60cm technical tools for ice climbing (hammer and adze)
Crampons -Step-in binding works best. Make sure you have anti-balling plates to prevent snow build up.
Harness - adjustable leg loops recommended
Helmet
(1) jumar or other ascending device
(3) locking carabiners and (3) regular carabiners
(1) rappel/belay device
(2) shoulder length slings (sewn or knotted)
(1) double length sling (sewn preferred)
(1) 16' 6mm cordellette
(1) lightweight pulley
(1) pair of trekking poles (three section collapsible recommended)
Packs:  
Fanny pack or small day pack. For use in town and as a carry on for teh flights.
Alpine Day Pack - 3,500-4,000 ci. summit and trekking pack. Guides choice is the Cold Cold World Valdez
Expedition Pack* - 6,000 cu. in.+. Fill one up and try for fit. Internal frame packs work better for humping the really heavy loads. Guides choice is the Cold Cold World Chaos.
Camp:  
Pack cover
Sleeping pad
-10 F sleeping bag (Mountain Hardwear 3rd Dimension or the Marmot Augille).
Compression stuff sack for the sleeping bag.
Stuff sack/bags - assorted sizes and colors
Pee bottle (different size and/or shape than the water bottles)
Insulated mug and lexan spoon (put your initials on both items)
Lighter & waterproof matches
Recommended Personal Prescriptions:
Diamox ( to enhance acclimatization and prevention/treatment of altitude related illnesses)
Bactrim - low sprectum antibiotic.
Cipro - wide spectrum antibiotic. Most widely used med on international trips.
Erythromycin - antibiotic, upper respiratory tract infections
Gastrointestinal medications (Lomotil, antacids, motion sickness, laxatives)
Optional Personal Gear:
Steve Tag from Nantucket and Al Poirier from Farmington MA on the summit ridge of Alpamayo (click for full size image)
Camera with plenty of film
Booties
Altimeter Watch
Thermos for hot drinks
Community Gear Provided at No Cost to Team Members
All tents necessary on the trek and climb including cooking, dining and personal tents
All cooking equipment including stove, pots, pans and fuel
All food on the mountain and trek to basecamp
All maps and ropes for climbing
Snow protection to include ice screws, snow pickets and deadmen
Avalanche Transceivers
Wands
Shovels
Water purification equipment
Expedition first aid kit
Gamow Bag / Pulse Oximeter

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