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Equipment List

• These items are provided as part of the course cost if need be.

  Plastic Mountaineering Boots
  Ice Axe or Steep Ice Tools
  Crampons
  Harness
  Helmet
  Snowshoes*
  Sleeping Pad*
  Winter Sleeping Bag*
  Expedition Pack*
  * For overnight trips only

• CLOTHING These items you must bring

  Long Underwear
  Liner Socks
  Heavy Socks (if you bring your own boots wear the sock combination they fit with)
  Gaiters
  Pile Jacket
  Pile pants (w/full side zips)
  Wind Proof/Water Proof Jacket w/Hood (Gore-Tex)
  Wind Proof/Water Proof Pants or Bibs (w/full side zips)
  Synthetic or Down Parka
  Hats (one should be a balaclava type that can cover your face)
  Gloves (pile with a removable outer shell works best)
  Spare Gloves or Mittens (should be as warm as your main pair)
  Face Mask (very important for any trips on Mount Washington)
  Goggles (another must for Mount Washington)
  Sunglasses
  Small Flashlight
  Water Bottle or Thermos
  Winter Day Pack

• CAMPING GEAR

  Extra Long Underwear
  Lighter
  Extra Socks
  Headlamp
  Toothbrush
  Large Mug
  Sunscreen
  Spoon
  Water Bottle Parka
  Personal First Aid Kit (moleskin, aspirin, lip balm, etc.)
  Extra Water bottle