West Buttress gear list for Denali
Highest North American peak; long expedition on glacier with extreme cold, wind, and altitude, requiring sled hauling, self-sufficiency, campcraft, teamwork.
Denali’s standard route; glacier travel, fixed lines, high camps, and extreme cold.
Gear List
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Warm Hat / Beanie
Sun Hat
Glacier Glasses
Ski Goggles
Neck Gaiter / Buff
Climbing Helmet
Balaclava
Face Mask
Nose Guard
Spare Contact Lenses / Eyeglasses
Moisture-Wicking Base Layer Top
Fleece Mid Layer
Synthetic or Down Puffy Jacket
Hardshell Jacket (Alpine)
Long Sleeve Sun Shirt
Sports Bra
Softshell Jacket
Expedition Down Parka
Lightweight Insulated Jacket
Mountaineering Gloves
Liner Gloves
Insulated Mittens
Hand Warmers
Insulated Shell Gloves
Moisture-Wicking Base Layer Bottom
Softshell Pants
Insulated Pants
Hardshell Pants
Moisture-Wicking Underwear
Heavy Baselayer Bottoms
Camp Booties
Gaiters
Mountaineering Socks
Toe Warmers
Overboots
Boot Insoles
Snowshoes
High-Altitude Double Boot
12-Point Crampons
1 Liter Water Bottle
Stuff Sacks
Large Expedition Duffel (80-100L)
Water Bottle Parkas (Insulating Sleeves)
Expedition Climbing Pack
Sled Duffel Bag
Sled
Climbing Harness
Walking Ice Axe
Trekking Poles
Locking Carabiners
Prusik Loops
Climbing Rope
Avalanche Transceiver / Beacon
Avalanche Probe
Avalanche Shovel
Crevasse Rescue Kit
Ascender / Jumar
Runners - Long
Runners - Short
Snow Anchors
Non-Locking Carabiners
Waist Leash
Shock Cord
4-Season Tent
Minus 20 Sleeping Bag
Inflatable Sleeping Pad
Camp Stove
Fuel
Cookset
Spork / Utensils
Insulated Mug
Thermos
Lighter / Matches
Bowl
Foam Sleeping Pad
GPS Device
First Aid Kit
Sunscreen
Lip Balm with SPF
Satellite Communicator
Two-Way Radios
Pocket Knife
Medications - Personal
Diamox
Trash Bags
Toiletry Kit
Hand Sanitizer
Pee Bottle
Trail Snacks / Energy Food
Pee Funnel (Female Urination Device)
Satellite Phone
Dexamethasone
Nifedipine