Mike, Wes, Vince, and Angus on the summit from Camp Schurman with no wind! It was warm and sunny so we spent 2 hours exploring the summit and crater.
For Mount Rainier, glacier travel, or general mountaineering
| PARADISE | ARRIVAL AT CAMP MUIR | THE SUMMIT |
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Mike, Wes, Vince, and Angus on the summit from Camp Schurman with no wind! It was warm and sunny so we spent 2 hours exploring the summit and crater. |
Vince Calderhead's complete gear check-list!
For Mount Rainier, glacier travel, or general mountaineering |
| Mountaineering Equipment Checklist!
Personal Gear: Headlamp and extra batteries 2 or 3 water bottles Filter, chlorine or iodine Gaiters Overmitts Glove liners Wool or pile gloves Glacier glasses Wool or fleece hat Hat with visor Bandanna Fleece jacket or down parka Gortex rain jacket and pants Plastic or heavy leather gortex climbing boots Shorts Wool socks Sunscreen 35 PSF Lip sunscreen Polypro longjohns Moleskin Duct tape 3 or 4 season tent Warm sleeping bag Thermarest Plenty of food and snacks 1 day extra food for bad weather 1 – 2 quart pot and cleaning pad 1 stove per 2 people 8 oz. Fuel per person per day Cup and bowl Matches and lighter Knife and spoon First aid kit Blue bags Toilet paper Alarm clock and watch Camera Whistle Map and compass Altimeter Avalanche transceiver Nylon cord Seat harness Crampons Ice axe, 70 cm or longer 1 3.5’ of 6mm accessory cord 1 11’ of 6mm accessory cord Locking carbiners Non-locking carabiners Slings |
Team Equipment: Rope 9 or 11 mm Ice screws and/or pickets Rescue pulleys Wands Shovel Extra rope Slings Cell phone GPS |
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