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Mount Everest equipment list
Mount Everest equipment list
If you plan on climbing Everest..here's a list of gear and equipment you will need for your climb. This list is courtesy of our friends at Alpine Ascents International.
Footwear
Double Plastic Climbing Boots with Aveolite Liners. Good quality
plastic shells with inner boots. Avoid tight fit with heavy socks. Sugg:
Koflach Artis Expedition, Scarpa Invernos, or One Sport Everest.
Fully Insulated Overboots. Suggested: 40 Below K2 Overboots,
Outdoor Research Brooks Rangers. Not needed w/ One Sport Everest.
Light hiking boots.
Crampons. With "step in" bindings and flat rather than "cookie
cutter" frame rails. Suggested: Charlet Moser Super 12 Rapidfix Lanieres,
Grivel G12 New-Matic, or Black Diamond Sabertooth.
Gaiters. Suggested: Outdoor Research Expedition "Crocodiles".
Not needed with One Sport Everest Boots.
Booties. Polar guard. Optional.
Wool or pile socks. 4 pair of Heavyweight wool or synthetic socks
(wool is warmer) to be worn over the liner socks. When layering socks,
check fit over feet and inside boots. Remember to keep one fresh, dry pair
of socks available at all times.
Liner Socks. 4 pair of smooth thin wool, nylon or Capilene to be
worn next to the skin. This reduces incidence of blisters and hot-spots.
Vapor barrier socks. Optional.
Climbing Tools
Ice Axe w/Leash. General mountaineering tool. Sizing is important:
under 5'7" use a 60cm tool; 5'7"- 6'1" use a 65cm tool; over 6'1" use a 70cm
tool. (Too short is preferable to too long). Suggested: SMC Himalayan or
Black Diamond Alpamayo.
Carabiners (4) Locking; (6) Regular. 2 HMS Twistlock & 2 small
screwgate lockers; 6 standard ovals recommended.
Ascenders (2). Petzls recommended. One right and one left.
Rappel device. 1 Figure 8, ATC or Trango Pyramid.
Perlon. 40 ft of flexible 6mm.
Alpine Climbing Harness. Harness should fit over all clothing, have
gear loops, adjustable leg loops and be reasonably comfortable to hang
suspended in. Make sure you can get into the harness without having to
step through any part of it. Suggested: Black Diamond Bod Harness or
Alpine Bod w/ modification.
Adjustable Ski/Trekking Poles. Optional, but recommended.
Suggested: Leki, Life Link.
Technical Clothing
Expedition weight underwear. 1 pair Polypro or Capilene.
Lightweight Underwear. 2-3 pair top & bottom, Capilene, other
synthetic or wool. No Cotton. Lightweight is preferable as it is more
versatile (worn single in warmer conditions and double layer for colder).
Zip-T-neck tops allow more ventilation options. One set of white for
intense sunny days on the glacier and one pair of dark for faster drying
gives the most versatility. Suggested: North Face Micronamics, Marmot
DriClime, or Patagonia Capilene.
Pile Jacket. Heavyweight pile (Polartec 300). A full-zip version
is easier to put on and has better ventilation than a pull-over. Windstopper
fleece is NOT recommended due to reduced breathability. Suggested: North
Face Polar Sun or equivalent.
Pile Pants. Heavyweight pile (Polartec 300) with full separating
side zippers (This is very important for ventilation and for ease of
dressing up or down when conditions change in the middle of a climb).
Suggested: North Face Polar Sun or equivalent.
Down Pants. To fit over insulation layers. Outer shell must be
windproof. Suggested: Feathered Friends Helios or Volant.
Down Parka. (Fully Baffled, Expedition Weight, must have good hood)
Suggested: North Face Baltoro, Mt. Hardwear Absolute Zero, Marmot
8000meter, or Feathered Friends Rock & Ice.
Gore-Tex Shell Pants & Shell Jacket with hood.
(Bibs recommended) For the jacket we highly recommend a long front zipper, a
roomy rather than snug fit and underarm zips which go well below the armpit.
We also require full separating side zippers on the pants. Suggested:
North Face Mtn. Bib or Mtn. Light Pant, Mtn. Hardware Exposure Bib or
Ethereal Pant.
Sleeping
Sleeping Bag. (Expedition quality rated to at least -300F).
Goose down preferred for bulk & weight. Suggested: North Face Inferno,
Feathered Friends Snow Goose, or Marmot CWM.
2 Sleeping Pads. One, 3/4 or full-length closed-cell foam Ridge Rest
and One, 3/4 length or full-length Therma-Rest w/repair kit.
Mitts & Gloves
2 Pair Synthetic Gloves. Bunting or fleece gloves which will fit
comfortably inside mitts. A heavier fleece will do a better job of keeping
hands warmer when wet than lighter polypropylene or Capilene. Suggested:
North Face, Patagonia.
2 Pair Pile Mitts and Gore-Tex Overmitts. Outdoor Research
Expeditions w/double liners or North Face Down Mitts. Should be big enough
so that gloves fit inside pile liners.
Hand warmer. Optional.
Headgear
Baseball Cap or other Sun Hat. One with a good visor to shade the
nose and eyes. Include a bandanna to shade the neck.
Wool or pile ski hat. Make sure ears are covered.
Balaclava (1) Heavy weight, (1) Lightweight.
Suggested: North Face. Heavyweight must fit over lightweight.
Neoprene face mask. Optional
Head lamp (Plenty of extra bulbs & batteries).
Suggested: Petzl Zoom or Artic.
2 Pairs of Glacier glasses. 100% UV, high quality optical lenses
designed for mountain use, must have full side covers. We highly recommend a
removable nose guard. Suggested: Bolle, RayBan, Julbo Round "Arc". If you
wear contact lenses we recommend packing a spare pair of glasses-it is a
good idea to have these with "photo-gray" or equivalent light-sensitive
material so they can double as emergency sunglasses. If you wear glasses we
recommend prescription glacier glasses (dark gray or green). No more than
6% light transmission.
Ski Goggles, 1 pair. 100% UV & IR. Bolle's Chrono work well.
Climbers with glasses try X-700, they fit over glasses.
Camping
Backpack. Internal frame pack expandable to 6,000 cu.in.
Keep it simple and light, avoid unnecessary zippers, etc which add weight.
Recommended: North Face, Kelty, Gregory.
Daypack. Optional for trekking days.
Swiss Army knife.
Bic Lighter.
1 Liter Thermos.
Cooking Gear:
Cup: 16oz. plastic with snap-on lid (retains heat well and is
spill resistant in the tent).
Spoon: Good quality tough plastic (lexan).
Bowl: Deep plastic with 2-3 cup capacity.
Water Bottles: 2 liters minimum capacity. One, 1.5 liter & One .5
liter wide-mouth. Hunnersdorf are recommended (they withstand temperature
extremes and abuse better than Nalgene)
No water bags or bladder systems, they freeze.
Pee Bottle (1 Liter). Large mouth water bottle. Mark bottle clearly.
Pee Funnel (for women). Suggested: Freshette.
Sunscreen. SPF 40 or better, 2 small tubes.
Lipscreen. SPF 40 or better, at least 2 sticks.
Personal first aid kit. Aspirin, Moleskin, Adhesive tape, Band-Aids,
personal medications.
Traveling
Large duffel bags. 2 for transporting gear.
Compression Stuff Sacks work well for reducing volume (optional)
Especially for sleeping bags and clothing.
4 Plastic Bags. To line stuff sacks to keep gear dry and one large
enough to line pack. Trash Compactor bags work the best.
Travel clothes.
Toiletry bag. Include toilet paper.
Camera gear. Optional
If you plan on climbing Everest..here's a list of gear and equipment you will need for your climb. This list is courtesy of our friends at Alpine Ascents International.
Footwear
Double Plastic Climbing Boots with Aveolite Liners. Good quality
plastic shells with inner boots. Avoid tight fit with heavy socks. Sugg:
Koflach Artis Expedition, Scarpa Invernos, or One Sport Everest.
Fully Insulated Overboots. Suggested: 40 Below K2 Overboots,
Outdoor Research Brooks Rangers. Not needed w/ One Sport Everest.
Light hiking boots.
Crampons. With "step in" bindings and flat rather than "cookie
cutter" frame rails. Suggested: Charlet Moser Super 12 Rapidfix Lanieres,
Grivel G12 New-Matic, or Black Diamond Sabertooth.
Gaiters. Suggested: Outdoor Research Expedition "Crocodiles".
Not needed with One Sport Everest Boots.
Booties. Polar guard. Optional.
Wool or pile socks. 4 pair of Heavyweight wool or synthetic socks
(wool is warmer) to be worn over the liner socks. When layering socks,
check fit over feet and inside boots. Remember to keep one fresh, dry pair
of socks available at all times.
Liner Socks. 4 pair of smooth thin wool, nylon or Capilene to be
worn next to the skin. This reduces incidence of blisters and hot-spots.
Vapor barrier socks. Optional.
Climbing Tools
Ice Axe w/Leash. General mountaineering tool. Sizing is important:
under 5'7" use a 60cm tool; 5'7"- 6'1" use a 65cm tool; over 6'1" use a 70cm
tool. (Too short is preferable to too long). Suggested: SMC Himalayan or
Black Diamond Alpamayo.
Carabiners (4) Locking; (6) Regular. 2 HMS Twistlock & 2 small
screwgate lockers; 6 standard ovals recommended.
Ascenders (2). Petzls recommended. One right and one left.
Rappel device. 1 Figure 8, ATC or Trango Pyramid.
Perlon. 40 ft of flexible 6mm.
Alpine Climbing Harness. Harness should fit over all clothing, have
gear loops, adjustable leg loops and be reasonably comfortable to hang
suspended in. Make sure you can get into the harness without having to
step through any part of it. Suggested: Black Diamond Bod Harness or
Alpine Bod w/ modification.
Adjustable Ski/Trekking Poles. Optional, but recommended.
Suggested: Leki, Life Link.
Technical Clothing
Expedition weight underwear. 1 pair Polypro or Capilene.
Lightweight Underwear. 2-3 pair top & bottom, Capilene, other
synthetic or wool. No Cotton. Lightweight is preferable as it is more
versatile (worn single in warmer conditions and double layer for colder).
Zip-T-neck tops allow more ventilation options. One set of white for
intense sunny days on the glacier and one pair of dark for faster drying
gives the most versatility. Suggested: North Face Micronamics, Marmot
DriClime, or Patagonia Capilene.
Pile Jacket. Heavyweight pile (Polartec 300). A full-zip version
is easier to put on and has better ventilation than a pull-over. Windstopper
fleece is NOT recommended due to reduced breathability. Suggested: North
Face Polar Sun or equivalent.
Pile Pants. Heavyweight pile (Polartec 300) with full separating
side zippers (This is very important for ventilation and for ease of
dressing up or down when conditions change in the middle of a climb).
Suggested: North Face Polar Sun or equivalent.
Down Pants. To fit over insulation layers. Outer shell must be
windproof. Suggested: Feathered Friends Helios or Volant.
Down Parka. (Fully Baffled, Expedition Weight, must have good hood)
Suggested: North Face Baltoro, Mt. Hardwear Absolute Zero, Marmot
8000meter, or Feathered Friends Rock & Ice.
Gore-Tex Shell Pants & Shell Jacket with hood.
(Bibs recommended) For the jacket we highly recommend a long front zipper, a
roomy rather than snug fit and underarm zips which go well below the armpit.
We also require full separating side zippers on the pants. Suggested:
North Face Mtn. Bib or Mtn. Light Pant, Mtn. Hardware Exposure Bib or
Ethereal Pant.
Sleeping
Sleeping Bag. (Expedition quality rated to at least -300F).
Goose down preferred for bulk & weight. Suggested: North Face Inferno,
Feathered Friends Snow Goose, or Marmot CWM.
2 Sleeping Pads. One, 3/4 or full-length closed-cell foam Ridge Rest
and One, 3/4 length or full-length Therma-Rest w/repair kit.
Mitts & Gloves
2 Pair Synthetic Gloves. Bunting or fleece gloves which will fit
comfortably inside mitts. A heavier fleece will do a better job of keeping
hands warmer when wet than lighter polypropylene or Capilene. Suggested:
North Face, Patagonia.
2 Pair Pile Mitts and Gore-Tex Overmitts. Outdoor Research
Expeditions w/double liners or North Face Down Mitts. Should be big enough
so that gloves fit inside pile liners.
Hand warmer. Optional.
Headgear
Baseball Cap or other Sun Hat. One with a good visor to shade the
nose and eyes. Include a bandanna to shade the neck.
Wool or pile ski hat. Make sure ears are covered.
Balaclava (1) Heavy weight, (1) Lightweight.
Suggested: North Face. Heavyweight must fit over lightweight.
Neoprene face mask. Optional
Head lamp (Plenty of extra bulbs & batteries).
Suggested: Petzl Zoom or Artic.
2 Pairs of Glacier glasses. 100% UV, high quality optical lenses
designed for mountain use, must have full side covers. We highly recommend a
removable nose guard. Suggested: Bolle, RayBan, Julbo Round "Arc". If you
wear contact lenses we recommend packing a spare pair of glasses-it is a
good idea to have these with "photo-gray" or equivalent light-sensitive
material so they can double as emergency sunglasses. If you wear glasses we
recommend prescription glacier glasses (dark gray or green). No more than
6% light transmission.
Ski Goggles, 1 pair. 100% UV & IR. Bolle's Chrono work well.
Climbers with glasses try X-700, they fit over glasses.
Camping
Backpack. Internal frame pack expandable to 6,000 cu.in.
Keep it simple and light, avoid unnecessary zippers, etc which add weight.
Recommended: North Face, Kelty, Gregory.
Daypack. Optional for trekking days.
Swiss Army knife.
Bic Lighter.
1 Liter Thermos.
Cooking Gear:
Cup: 16oz. plastic with snap-on lid (retains heat well and is
spill resistant in the tent).
Spoon: Good quality tough plastic (lexan).
Bowl: Deep plastic with 2-3 cup capacity.
Water Bottles: 2 liters minimum capacity. One, 1.5 liter & One .5
liter wide-mouth. Hunnersdorf are recommended (they withstand temperature
extremes and abuse better than Nalgene)
No water bags or bladder systems, they freeze.
Pee Bottle (1 Liter). Large mouth water bottle. Mark bottle clearly.
Pee Funnel (for women). Suggested: Freshette.
Sunscreen. SPF 40 or better, 2 small tubes.
Lipscreen. SPF 40 or better, at least 2 sticks.
Personal first aid kit. Aspirin, Moleskin, Adhesive tape, Band-Aids,
personal medications.
Traveling
Large duffel bags. 2 for transporting gear.
Compression Stuff Sacks work well for reducing volume (optional)
Especially for sleeping bags and clothing.
4 Plastic Bags. To line stuff sacks to keep gear dry and one large
enough to line pack. Trash Compactor bags work the best.
Travel clothes.
Toiletry bag. Include toilet paper.
Camera gear. Optional
EVEREST FACTS
EVEREST FACTS
Age of Everest:
Everest was formed about 60 million years ago
Elevation: 29,035 (8850m)-found to be 6' higher in 1999
Name in Nepal:
Sagarmatha (means: goddess of the sky)
In Tibet:
Chomolungma: (means: mother goddess of the universe)
Named after:
Sir George Everest in 1865 ,the British surveyor-general of India. Once known as Peak 15
Location:
Latitude 27° 59' N.....Longitude 86° 56' E It's summit ridge seperates Nepal and Tibet
First Ascent:
May 29,1953 by Sir Edmund Hillary, NZ and Tenzing Norgay, NP, via the South Col Route
First Solo Ascent:
Aug. 20,1980, Reinhold Messner, IT, via the NE Ridge to North Face
First winter Ascent:
Feb. 17,1980 -L.Cichy and K. Wielicki, POL
First Ascent by an American:
May 1,1963, James Whittaker, via the South-Col
Mt. Everest rises a few milimeters each year due to geological forces
Everest Name:
Sir George Everest was the first person to record the height and location of Mt. Everest, this is where Mt."Everest" got its name from(In american language)
First Ascent by a Woman:
May 16,1975, Junko Tabei, JAP, via the South-Col
First Ascent by an American Woman:
Sep.29,1988, Stacey Allison, Portland, OR via the South-East Ridge
First Oxygenless Ascent:
May 8, 1978- Reinhold Messner, IT, and Peter Habeler, AUT, via the South-East Ridge
First woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest from both north & south sides:
Cathy O'Dowd (S.A.) South May 25,1996/North '99
Fastest Ascent from South:
Babu Chhiri Sherpa 34, NP-16 hours and 56 minutes (5-21-2000)
Fastest Ascent (north side):
Hans Kammerlander (IT) May,24,1996, via the standard North Col Ridge Route, 16 hours 45 minutes from base camp
Youngest person:
Temba Tsheri (NP) 15 on May,22,2001
Oldest Person:
Sherman Bull May,25,2001 -64 yrs
First Legally Blind Person:
Erik Weihenmeyer May,25,2001
Most Ascents:
Eleven, 24th May 2000 Appa Sherpa became the first person to climb Everest 11 times-Ten, Ang Rita Sherpa, Babu Chiri Sherpa all ascents were oxygen-less.
Best and Worst Years on Everest:
1993, 129 summitted and eight died (a ratio of 16:1); in 1996, 98 summitted and 15 died (a ratio of 6½:1)
Highest cause cause of death:
Avalanches-about a (2:1) ratio over falls
Country with most deaths on mountain:
Nepal-46
Most dangerous area on mountain:
Khumbu Ice Fall-19 deaths
First ski descent:
Davo Karnicar (Slovenia) 10-7-2000
Last year without ascent:
1974
Last year without ascent:
1977
Corpses remaining on Everest:
about 120
Longest stay on top:
Babu Chiri Sherpa stayed at the summit full 21 hours and a half
Largest team:
In 1975, China tackled Everest with a 410-member team.
Fastest descent:
In 1988, Jean-Marc Boivin of France descended from the top in just 11 minutes, paragliding.
Only climber to climb all 4 sides of Everest:
Kushang Sherpa, now an instructor with Himlayan Mountaineering Institute
First person to hike from sea level to summit, no oxygen.:
11th May 1990,Tim Macartney-Snape, Australian
Largest number to reach the top in one day:
40, on May 10, 1993
First person to summit Everest twice:
Nawang Gombu-Nepal(once with Whitaker in '63,and again two years later in '65)Gombu now works for the Himalayan mountaineering institute
The oldest woman to summit
Age of Everest:
Everest was formed about 60 million years ago
Elevation: 29,035 (8850m)-found to be 6' higher in 1999
Name in Nepal:
Sagarmatha (means: goddess of the sky)
In Tibet:
Chomolungma: (means: mother goddess of the universe)
Named after:
Sir George Everest in 1865 ,the British surveyor-general of India. Once known as Peak 15
Location:
Latitude 27° 59' N.....Longitude 86° 56' E It's summit ridge seperates Nepal and Tibet
First Ascent:
May 29,1953 by Sir Edmund Hillary, NZ and Tenzing Norgay, NP, via the South Col Route
First Solo Ascent:
Aug. 20,1980, Reinhold Messner, IT, via the NE Ridge to North Face
First winter Ascent:
Feb. 17,1980 -L.Cichy and K. Wielicki, POL
First Ascent by an American:
May 1,1963, James Whittaker, via the South-Col
Mt. Everest rises a few milimeters each year due to geological forces
Everest Name:
Sir George Everest was the first person to record the height and location of Mt. Everest, this is where Mt."Everest" got its name from(In american language)
First Ascent by a Woman:
May 16,1975, Junko Tabei, JAP, via the South-Col
First Ascent by an American Woman:
Sep.29,1988, Stacey Allison, Portland, OR via the South-East Ridge
First Oxygenless Ascent:
May 8, 1978- Reinhold Messner, IT, and Peter Habeler, AUT, via the South-East Ridge
First woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest from both north & south sides:
Cathy O'Dowd (S.A.) South May 25,1996/North '99
Fastest Ascent from South:
Babu Chhiri Sherpa 34, NP-16 hours and 56 minutes (5-21-2000)
Fastest Ascent (north side):
Hans Kammerlander (IT) May,24,1996, via the standard North Col Ridge Route, 16 hours 45 minutes from base camp
Youngest person:
Temba Tsheri (NP) 15 on May,22,2001
Oldest Person:
Sherman Bull May,25,2001 -64 yrs
First Legally Blind Person:
Erik Weihenmeyer May,25,2001
Most Ascents:
Eleven, 24th May 2000 Appa Sherpa became the first person to climb Everest 11 times-Ten, Ang Rita Sherpa, Babu Chiri Sherpa all ascents were oxygen-less.
Best and Worst Years on Everest:
1993, 129 summitted and eight died (a ratio of 16:1); in 1996, 98 summitted and 15 died (a ratio of 6½:1)
Highest cause cause of death:
Avalanches-about a (2:1) ratio over falls
Country with most deaths on mountain:
Nepal-46
Most dangerous area on mountain:
Khumbu Ice Fall-19 deaths
First ski descent:
Davo Karnicar (Slovenia) 10-7-2000
Last year without ascent:
1974
Last year without ascent:
1977
Corpses remaining on Everest:
about 120
Longest stay on top:
Babu Chiri Sherpa stayed at the summit full 21 hours and a half
Largest team:
In 1975, China tackled Everest with a 410-member team.
Fastest descent:
In 1988, Jean-Marc Boivin of France descended from the top in just 11 minutes, paragliding.
Only climber to climb all 4 sides of Everest:
Kushang Sherpa, now an instructor with Himlayan Mountaineering Institute
First person to hike from sea level to summit, no oxygen.:
11th May 1990,Tim Macartney-Snape, Australian
Largest number to reach the top in one day:
40, on May 10, 1993
First person to summit Everest twice:
Nawang Gombu-Nepal(once with Whitaker in '63,and again two years later in '65)Gombu now works for the Himalayan mountaineering institute
The oldest woman to summit
Nepal's government planning to name Everest airport after Edmund Hillary, Tenzing
Nepal's government planning to name Everest airport after Edmund Hillary, Tenzing
KATMANDU, Nepal (AP) - Nepal plans to name the only airport in the Mount Everest region after the first two men to reach the world's highest peak more than five decades ago, a government minister said Tuesday.
Tourism Minister Prithvi Gurung said the government was planning to name the airport at Lukla as Tenzing-Hillary airport after Sir Edmund Hillary and his climbing partner, Tenzing Norgay, who scaled the 8,850-meter (29,035-foot) summit of Mount Everest on May 29, 1953.
Lukla airport, situated at 2,800 meters (feet), serves as the gateway for thousands of trekkers and mountaineers going to the Everest region.
Gurung was speaking a memorial ceremony held by the Trekking Agents' Association of Nepal in Katmandu on Tuesday.
He said there were also other proposals to establish an annual award in Hillary's name and also name the trekking route in the Everest region as the Tenzing-Hillary trekking route.
Hillary, a New Zealand beekeeper who became one of the 20th century's most famous explorers, died Friday of a heart attack at age 88.
His death has been mourned in Nepal, where he spent much time helping the people in the foothills of the world's highest mountain.
Following his famous climb, Hillary returned to Nepal several times and founded the Himalayan Trust, which has built 27 schools, two hospitals and 12 clinics around Mount Everest.
Thousands of people have benefited from the trust's projects, and the Sherpa community reveres Hillary as a result.-AP
KATMANDU, Nepal (AP) - Nepal plans to name the only airport in the Mount Everest region after the first two men to reach the world's highest peak more than five decades ago, a government minister said Tuesday.
Tourism Minister Prithvi Gurung said the government was planning to name the airport at Lukla as Tenzing-Hillary airport after Sir Edmund Hillary and his climbing partner, Tenzing Norgay, who scaled the 8,850-meter (29,035-foot) summit of Mount Everest on May 29, 1953.
Lukla airport, situated at 2,800 meters (feet), serves as the gateway for thousands of trekkers and mountaineers going to the Everest region.
Gurung was speaking a memorial ceremony held by the Trekking Agents' Association of Nepal in Katmandu on Tuesday.
He said there were also other proposals to establish an annual award in Hillary's name and also name the trekking route in the Everest region as the Tenzing-Hillary trekking route.
Hillary, a New Zealand beekeeper who became one of the 20th century's most famous explorers, died Friday of a heart attack at age 88.
His death has been mourned in Nepal, where he spent much time helping the people in the foothills of the world's highest mountain.
Following his famous climb, Hillary returned to Nepal several times and founded the Himalayan Trust, which has built 27 schools, two hospitals and 12 clinics around Mount Everest.
Thousands of people have benefited from the trust's projects, and the Sherpa community reveres Hillary as a result.-AP
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