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trekker17
Jul 29, 2003, 9:10 PM
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I am interested in getting started in mountaineering and was wondering if anyone with experience in this area could provide a tenative gear list. Thanks.
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hugepedro
Jul 29, 2003, 9:15 PM
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What kind of Mountaineering?
Summer 14er hiking?
Snow/glacier climbing?
Winter mountaineering?
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clymber
Jul 29, 2003, 9:26 PM
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the first and most important thing would be a mountain :lol: :lol:
sorry had to say it
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trekker17
Jul 29, 2003, 9:44 PM
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I am talking about mainly winter mountaineering and then some snow and glacier climbing.
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thrillseeker05
Jul 29, 2003, 9:50 PM
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can you say .... Freedom of the Hills?
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petsfed
Jul 29, 2003, 9:51 PM
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In reply to: I am talking about mainly winter mountaineering and then some snow and glacier climbing.
To be a big tool, where do you expect to mountaineer in the winter without climbing snow. Now clearly you mean of the steep snow climb sort, but still, c'mon now. Pick up, if you don't already have a copy, Mountaineering: Freedom of the Hills. It has a ton of useful stuff in it. And find yourself an experienced partner too. Just like the long walk into rock climbing, this is not a very forgiving hobby.
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hallm
Jul 29, 2003, 10:13 PM
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There is actually a website from the American Alpine Institute - www.guideschoice.com - that has a preferred gear list. It also list the 10 essential items from FOTH (I think). Check it out - the recommendations are fairly solid.
Don't listen to the naysayers bagging on you. But remember, winter mountaineering is a serious undertaking, and the hazards are typically far from obvious.
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hugepedro
Jul 29, 2003, 10:22 PM
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^^ What Petsfed said - take it seriously.
Don't underestimate how much you need to know about avalanches - how to evaluate the risk (snow pack, terrain, weather, etc.), and how to get you and your party out when it hits you, because do this long enough and you WILL get avalanched at some point.
Being in Michigan you have the advantage of being able to practice building snow shelters in your back yard (and practicing your snow camping there).
Gear, for starters:
Plastic boots
Ice ax
crampons
Shovel
Probe
Avalanche transceiver
Solid, 4 season or convertible tent.
Minus 15-20 degree bag
Snow shoes and/or AT ski gear (post holing is no way to climb)
A good stove (that performs well cold and at high altitude
(yes, it gets expensive)
Of course, knowledge of how to use all of the above.
Take an avalanche class. Take a snow climbing class. Colorado Mountain School offers them.
If you ask more specific questions I can better answer.
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bumpkin
Jul 30, 2003, 3:22 AM
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single malt scotch.
no, bourbon will not cut it.
a predilection for sheep helps, but this isn't something you can buy at REI.
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jeffers_mz
Jul 30, 2003, 6:42 AM
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In reply to: ...a predilection for sheep helps, but this isn't something you can buy at REI.
If you say so...
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rocknut1
Aug 1, 2003, 7:06 PM
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Start with Freedom of the Hills, great book and the 7th Edition just came out so look for the new one or the 6th edition may be on sale.
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