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Expedition
  • *Extra sleeping bag (5 season, extreme) snow goggles
  • *Base camp sleeping bag & mat ice hammer]
  • *Climbing pack rescue pulley
  • Overboots (neoprene or equivalent) booties (down)
  • Ascenders balaclava
  • Slings climbing suit
  • Double boots (high-altitude, extreme) wind jacket
  • Mittens (dachstein) ice screws
  • Optional (for climbs)
  • Altimeter
  • Extra glacier glasses avalanche tranceivers
  • Bivy bag thermometer

Clothing and gear selection is dependent upon the time of year you are traveling and type of trek/climb being made. Please call us to discuss specific requirements for your trek or climb.

  • Personal first aid / toiletries kit

This is a check list to help you plan what you should take. The list should be adjusted based on your own personal health needs and the advice of your physician.

  • Over the counter
  • Dressings & bandaids
  • Guaze & tape
  • Molefoam
  • Bandages for sprains
  • Antibiotic ointment/Antiseptic (iodine or betadyne)
  • Antibiotic eye ointment/eye rinse
  • Hydrocortisone cream
  • Anti-itch cream
  • Aspirin (e.g., bayer) or acetaminophen
  • Ibuprofen
  • Anti-diarrhea medication (immodium)
  • Antacid/pepto-bismol (tabs)
  • Rehydration salts
  • Cough medicine (liquid &/or lozenges)
  • Throat lozenges (lots!)
  • Nasal decongestant
  • Ben-gay (or equivalent)
  • Sunscreen (strong)
  • After-sun cream (e.g., aloe)
  • Lip balm (containing sunscreen)
  • Insect repellent
  • Vitamins
  • Water purificationor iodine tablets
  • Rx medications
  • Broad spectrum antibiotic (e.g., cephalexin)
  • Anti-diarrhea medication (e.g., cipro)
  • Diamox (or =, for altitude sickness, available in ktm)
  • Tinidazazole or fasigym (for giardia)
  • Pain medication (e.g., codeine)
  • Toiletries
  • Soap
  • Deodorant
  • Shampoo
  • Moisturizer
  • Towelettes (regular &/or anti-bacterial)
  • Foot powder
  • Tampons (& feminine hygiene products)
  • Spare glasses
  • Small mirror
  • Recommended immunizations
    (please consult with your physician about the specific area you are traveling.)
  • Tetanus & diphtheria
  • Polio
  • Typhoid fever
  • Hepatitis a
  • Hepatitis b
  • Meningococcal meningitis
 
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