Gear

  • Footwear: La Sportiva trail running shoes
    • Scrambling: Exum Ridge
    • Trail: Fireblade, Wildcat, Crosslite
  • Light Daypack: With water hydration bladder
  • Water bottles: Ultimate Direction hand holders for versatility 
  • Clothing: standard running garments (non-cotton), extra fleece layer, fleece beanie, rain jacket, gloves 
  • Illumination: Petzl headlamp and LED keychain
  • Essentials: Including camera, first aid, sunscreen, sunglasses
  • Nutrition: bars, gel shots, peanut butter sandwiches, jerky, dried fruit
  • Electrolytes: Salt Stick anti-cramp electrolyte capsules
  • Optional: gaiters, extra pair of socks
  • Rope, Crampons, Ice Axe, etc. (if necessary)




View from Austera Peak, July 20, 2005