Aconcagua



SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT


POLISH GLACIER TRAVERSE ROUTE
EScheduled Expedition to Mt. Aconcagua - 6.962 m
 
 

Suggested Equipment

Feet

2 Pairs of synthetic inner socks

4 Pairs of thick socks for cold (sky type)
1 Pair of comfortable trekking boots
1 Pair of gaiters
Legs

1 Pair of fine synthetic pants

1 Pair of thick shelter pants
1 Pair of rainproof pants
1 Pair of comfortable long pants (trekking type)
Body

2 Synthetic underwear shirts

1 Turtleneck of synthetic material
1 Fleece jacket of alike
1 Shelter jacket (down or synthetical)
1 Rainproof jacket
Head

Sun cap or hat

Shelter hat (wool or fleece)
Light balaclava
A good pair of sunglasses with UV filter and nose and side protection
A pair of sky goggles
A handkerchief for the neck
Hands
2 Pairs of light inner gloves
2 Pairs of rainproof gloves for shelter (mitten type)
Expedition Gear

Book, music or anything that helps to be distracted in the tent

Sunscreen (never less than factor 20)
A 1 liter water bottle

An stainless steel thermo of one litter or half a litter

Personal crockery (bowl, cup, fork and spoon)
6 Pairs of hand warmers
Sleeping mattress for high mountain
Personal care elements
Front lamp with extra batteries
A synthetic or duvet sleeping bag for - 20º C
Technical Equipment

1 Comfortable backpack of 70 liters or more

1 Pair of boots for high mountain (suitable for 7.000 m and - 40 º temperature)
Semi - automatic crampons
1 Pair of telescopic pools
1 Ice axe

 

 

Aymará - Aconcagua Expeditions - 9 de Julio 1023 - CP M5500DOU - Mendoza - Argentina Tel/Fax: #54-261-4202064 e-mail: info@aymara.travel