What to Bring

WHAT TO BRING LIST

Chicks with Picks provides demo gear for those of you who do not have your own ice climbing equipment. This gear is provided by outdoor companies who sponsor our event (see Sponsors page). They provide a limited amount the following: ice axes, crampons, backpacks, soft wear, under layers, gloves, snow gaiters, helmets and harnesses.

* Please let us know what you DO NOT have when you fill out your registration form.

Review the list below and definitely bring what you DO have. Once we outfit the women who don’t have the gear, you are welcome to try the equipment we provide. This packing list is intended as a guideline, feel free to email or call with questions.

This is a general list – feel free to add things that you are used to wearing.

Softwear/Clothing

We will have limited amounts of this that you can demo; jackets, pants, fleece sweaters, gloves etc. Companies are bringing some of their newer women’s models for you to test (usually in medium sizes).

Top Layers

• Down coat

• 1 water resistant or Goretex Shell or Jacket

• 1 fleece jacket / sweater

• Mid-weight or Expedition-weight synthetic top

• Light-weight synthetic top (this is your first layer)

• Optional; a pile vest as an extra layer if you have one

* Layering is the key to staying warm ice climbing – cotton is not acceptable

Bottom Layers

• Water resistant or Goretex pants (side zips are best but not mandatory)

• Mid- to heavyweight pair of synthetic bottoms (pile pants if you tend to get cold)

• Light-weight synthetic long underwear (you may be layering these bottom layers according to how cold it is during the clinic, we just want you to be prepared with various options)

Feet

• Boots – crampon compatible. If you own ice climbing boots, bring them or borrow them. Otherwise there will be boots you can demo (we cannot guarantee a perfect fit)

• Snow gaiters for your boots (to keep the snow out)

• 2 – 4 pairs of heavy wool socks (or as many as you want)

• 2 – 4 synthetic liner socks (or as many as you want)

Head

• 1 climbing helmet! (MANDATORY for ice climbing)

• 1 heavy wool or synthetic hat (make sure it fits under your helmet)

• 1 light weight hat or headband

• 1 neck gaiter

• 1 baseball cap in case it really gets sunny!

Hands

• 2 pairs shell gloves or mittens (it’s best if the inside liner can be removed to dry at night!)

• 2 pairs of mid-weight to expedition weight liners (these can often fit inside your gloves or mittens. Then you can manipulate things without bare hands!)

Hardware

We will have a limited amount of ice axes and crampons for you to try. If you have this gear definitely bring it, if you don’t have it, let me know and we’ll make sure you can demo that gear!

• 2 ice axes

• 1 pair of crampons

• 1 climbing harness

• 1 locking carabiner

• 1 belay device

ONLY for those signed up for the Skills Day Rescue Clinic during

The Complete Chicks:

* One 18 foot 6mm or 7mm perlon cord for making a cordelette

Miscellaneous

• Pee funnel: Freshette by Sani-Fem (www.freshette.com)

• Large backpack – at least 35 – 45 liters. You must be able to carry extra clothing, food, water, ice axes, crampons and a rope

• Two water bottles – one may be a stainless steel thermos which is highly recommended