ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE:
CORE TEAM
HEAD
1. Wind-stopper hat or other thermal hat with ear flaps
2. Cap with legionnaire-type visor
3. Bandana
4. Wind-Stopper Balaclava
TRUNK
1. First layer: Prefer a long-sleeved shirt or shirt made of merino wool or other technical material.
2. Second layer: thin polar jacket , micro polar or other fine material
3. Third layer: Thick down jacket in Atacama and Altiplano or Primaloft for Patagonia
4. Fourth layer: Waterproof jacket, we recommend Goro-tex
5. Optional: Softshell jacket, just for comfort as you can replace it using the layers mentioned above
LEGS
1. First layer: Thin shoe, prefer merino wool material or other similar technical material
2. Second layer: Micro fleece thin trousers or other similar technical material
3. Third layer: Thermal pants with reinforcements, we recommend softshell
4. Fourth layer: Waterproof pants, we recommend Goro-tex
5. Fifth Layer: Thick waterproof and thermal pants
6. Short, in some hikes a short will be necessary, you can wear pants that can be divided
FEET
1. A pair of walking boots that you have worn before, ideally they can be used for airplane and approach walks
2. A pair of crock-style sandals
3. A pair of high mountain boots (la sportiva, scarpa, among others)
4. First and second layers of socks
TECHNICAL TEAMS:
1. Large backpack (at least 60 liters) + small backpack (between 35 and 40 liters)
2. Large plastic bags
3. Banana document holder
4. Sleeping bag, comfort from -18 to -28 ºC
5. Mattress
6. Drop resistant 1.5 liter plastic bottle
7. Small utility knife
8. Petzl headlamp or other similar quality + spare battery
9. Sunglasses with blizzard protection + another spare lens (single)
10. Thin gloves and waterproof technical gloves
11. Thick mittens for extreme cold
12. A pair of walking sticks
13. Ice ax
14. Climbing helmet
15. Long gaiters
16. Basic strap crampons
17. Harness
18. 4 carabiners
19. Pear-type carabiners (two with safety) approved
20. 8 meters of 8 mm cordin 4 meter cord of 2 mm
21. 4-metre 2mm cordin
22. ATC Auto safe (2 meter rope diameter 9.6 mm with carabiner)
23. 1 ribbon 120 cm (gathering)
24. Sunscreen
25. Lip sunscreen
Optional attachments
1. Small camera
2. Small binoculars
3. Solar panel with battery
4. Power outlet adapter
5. Compass
6. Scalimeter
7. Binoculars
8. GPS
Personal Ice and Snow Equipment
1. 2 Ice screws (optional according to shipment)
2. 2 self-locking cords (6mm Ө / 130cm)
3. 2 self-blocking cordinos (6mm Ө/130cm)
4. 7m / 7mm cordino Ө
5. 4 meter cordin of 2 mm
6. Snow stake (optional according to shipment)
SNOW AND AVALANCHE TEAM
ARVA (DVA Avalanche Victim Detector)
2. Snow magnifier with x8 magnification
3. 2 self-blocking cordinos (6mm Ө/130cm)
4. Sample Card and Rules
5. Inclenometer
6. Thermometers
7. First Aid Kit
8. A candle A lighter or matches
PERSONAL FIRST-AID KIT AND TOILETRY ITEMS (RECOMMENDATION)
You should bring enough of your personal medication to last the entire trip. Above all, if you are undergoing a specific treatment, you must take your medication.
1. Antibiotics: Pristinamycin (Pyostacine® 500 mg) (2 boxes for a 1-day treatment),
amoxicillin + clavulanic acid (Augmentin®) 1 g
2. Analgesics: Paracetamol 500mg
3. Anti-inflammatory: Ibuprofen 500 mg
4. Corticosteroids: Solupred 20mg
5. Anti diarrhoeal: Smecta (provide a dozen bags), Intetix (treatment of aerobics), Imodium
6. Antiemetic: Volagène®, Phosphalugel® / Ulcar®, Domperidone, Prinperan
7. Anti histamines (for punctures, urticaria …): Zyrtec®, Clarytine®, Phenergan®, Polaramine®
8. Topical antiseptics: Betadine, Biseptin
9. Ointments: Niflugel®, Voltarene® (Anti-inflammatory), Arnigel (bumps, bruises), Biafine
10. Antifungal powder (feet): Econazole, dust and ointment
11. Eye drops: Antibiotics, Anti-irritation
12. Set of adhesive bandages and compresses, “double skin” dressings for blisters.
13. Elastic adhesive tape (elastoplast type)
14. “Insect Screen® Tropics Special” mosquito repellent
Personal hygiene kits (Recommendation)
1. Basic personal hygiene kit (toothbrush, toothpaste, etc)
2. Neutral soap, used for body and laundry
3. Medium-sized quick-drying towel
4. Plastic wire and clothespins for hanging clothes
5. Hand Sanitizer
6. Fabric repair kit (needle, thread, buttons, etc.)
