Gear List for Ice Climbing -
 (for shorter day/weekend trips):

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Modified: 2019-02-11 T 05:55:56 Z
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Tasks to accomplish before trip:

 - identify objectives/destination(s)
 - plan transportation
 - identify physical workout prep
 - gather travel info
 - secure permits
 - secure accomodations
 - secure transport rentals
 - secure guidebooks & route info
 - charge batteries / power cells
 - plan/purchase food
 - purchase stove fuel
 - emergency contacts recorded
 - gear inspections
 - pack gear
 - prep dashboard placards/etc

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=== Clothing - Personal:

* socks
* ice boots
* gaiters
* baselayer top (wool t-shirt)
* boxer briefs 
* expedition-weight one-piece
* 2nd baselayer bottom
* pants
* shell bottoms or bibs
* midlayer top (e.g., Patagonia R1)
* midlayer puffy top(s)
* shell top
* belay parka
* belay gloves
* climbing gloves - primary
* climbing gloves - backups
* hat/cap/skullcap
* buff / balaclava
* mask
* sunglasses & case



=== Approach Gear - Personal:

* water bottle
* coffee bottle
* food
* backpack
* poles - trekking or ski
* skis/skins
* goggles
* snowshoes
* sled
* shovel


=== Vertical Kit - Personal:

* helmet
* headlight
* harness
* ice clippers
* minimal essential kit:
  * 1. personal anchor sling and locker
  * 2. belay device & 2 lockers 
       (2nd locker for top belay)
  * 3. software biner - Prusiks/Autoblock 
       on 2 non-locking biners
  * 4. hardware biner - watch/knife/etc
       on non-locking biner
  * 5. v-threader on non-locking biner
* ascenders/pulleys if needed
* ice tools & tip/spike protectors 
* ice tool leashes/umbilicals/etc.
* crampons & crampon bag



=== Vertical Kit - Group:

* ropes
* rope bags/pads
* ice screws
* ice screw storage pouch
* slings/runners
  - quick draws
  - alpine draws - short/60cm
  - alpine draws - long/120cm  
* anchor cordalette(s)
* anchor biners (incl. lockers)
* screamers



=== Essential Random Gear - Group:

* toilet paper
* plastic bag(s)
* utility tool
* first aid kit
* repair kit
* duct tape



=== Items Left at Base/Vehicle:

* files (round & flat bastard)


=== Extended Camping Equipment - Personal:

* toiletries 
* camp towel
* sleeping bag and stuff sack
* foam pad/air mattress
* eating ware (bowl, chopsticks, spork)
* spare boots
* extra clothes
* food



=== Extended Camping Equipment - Group:

* tent
* stove & fuel & windscreen/reflector
* lighter & mini hot tongs
* solar charger & power cell



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