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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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| Pequeno Alpamayo, Condoriri & Huayna Potosi or Illimani |
| Cordillera Real, Bolivia |
| May 21 - June 7, 2007 |
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| Footwear | ||
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Plastic mountaineering boots--leather mountaineering boots (Nepal Extremes) are acceptable for Condoriri. | |
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Trekking shoes/boots | |
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Gaiters - Alpine-style or supergaiter | |
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(3) Heavy wool or wool/synthetic blend | |
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(3) Polypro liner socks | |
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VBL Socks - optional. Keep socks and boots dry. | |
| Clothing | ||
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Travel clothing | |
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Shorts and t-shirt | |
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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 | |
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Pile Pants - full side zips make it much easier and faster to cool off or warm up. | |
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Pile Bibs - functional alternative to pile pants for long cold days | |
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Pile Jacket - more comfortable and functional than a wool sweater. Weight will depend on other items in your layering system. Large pockets are valuable. | |
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Storm Parka & Pants Must - fit comfortably over underwear and pile layers. Underarm zips recommended. Pants should have side zips. Know how to adjust hood. Alternative softshell fabrics (Schoeller) are acceptable | |
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Pile Vest - fits well over underwear top and under pile jacket. Optional but useful. | |
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Expedition Parka - also known as a big, puffy parka. It can be down or synthetic. It's cold at 20,000 feet and you will want to put this jacket on when you reach the summit. | |
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Hats - pile cap, Capilene balaclava, and headband. Thin polypro balaclavas work surprisingly well. Baseball caps are valuable on treks and glacier travel. | |
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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. | |
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Face mask - neoprene | |
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Goggles | |
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Glacier glasses - for use while traveling on snow | |
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sunglasses - for use while trekking and on approaches to the climbs. | |
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(2) Water bottles with water bottle parkas | |
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Headlamp w/ two extra batteries | |
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Small personal repair kit (duct tape, thread, needle, safety pins, wire, nylon cord) | |
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Small first aid kit (personal prescriptions, aspirin, Tylenol, ibuprofen, moleskin, eye drops, latex gloves/microshield) | |
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Swiss Army Knife |
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(1) Cotton bandanas | |
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Toiletries | |
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5 pair chemical hand warmers | |
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Sun Screen (SPF 15+) | |
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Watch / alarm clock | |
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(2) mule bags with locks. (one is for personal gear and the other for community gear) | |
| Technical Gear | ||
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Ice Axe - 45-60cm hammer for ice climbing and 60-80cm adze for mountaineering. *Two tools may be required for certain climbs. | |
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Crampons - flexible or rigid. Step-in binding works best. Get anti-balling plates to prevent snow build up. | |
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Harness - adjustable leg loops recommended | |
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Helmet | |
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(1) jumar or other ascending device | |
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(3) locking carabiners and (3) regular carabiners | |
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(1) rappel/belay device | |
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(2) shoulder length slings (sewn or knotted) | |
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(1) double length sling (sewn preferred) | |
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(1) 16' 6mm cordellette | |
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(1) lightweight pulley | |
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(1) pair of trekking poles (three section collapsible recommended) | |
| Packs | ||
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Fanny pack - small and snug fitting is best. Optional | |
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Alpine Day Pack - 3,500 ci. summit and trekking pack. Guides choice is the Cold Cold World Valdez or Wildthings Ice Sac | |
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Expedition pack - 4,800 ci for climbing Illimani. There is one camp above Base camp. | |
| Camp | ||
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Pack cover | |
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Sleeping pad | |
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-10°F sleeping bag (Mountain Hardwear 3rd Dimension). |
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Compression stuff sack for the sleeping bag. | |
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Stuff sack/bags - assorted sizes and colors | |
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Pee bottle (different size and/or shape than the water bottles) | |
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Insulated mug and lexan spoon (put your initials on both items) | |
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Lighter & waterproof matches | |
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Diamox (to enhance acclimatization and prevention/treatment of altitude related illnesses) | |
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Bactrim - low sprectum antibiotic. | |
| Cipro - wide spectrum antibiotic. Most widely used med on international trips. |  |
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Erythromycin - antibiotic, upper respiratory tract infections | |
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Gastrointestinal medications (Lomotil, antacids, motion sickness, laxatives) | |
| Optional Personal Gear | ||
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Camera with plenty of film | |
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Booties | |
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Altimeter Watch | |
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Thermos for hot drinks | |
| Community Gear Provided at No Cost to Team Members | ||
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All tents necessary on the trek and climb including cooking, dining and personal tents | |
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All cooking equipment including stove, pots, pans and fuel | |
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All food on the mountain and trek to basecamp | |
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All maps and ropes for climbing | |
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Snow protection to include ice screws, snow pickets and deadmen | |
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Avalanche Transceivers | |
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Wands | |
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Shovels | |
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Water purification equipment | |
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Expedition first aid kit | |
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Gamow Bag Pulse Oximeter | |
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