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Arista del Sol (Normal Route) gear list for Iztaccíhuatl

Mexico, Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt
Summit5,230m
Gain1,260m
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Dormant Mexican volcano with multiple summits; long high-altitude ridge walks over snowfields and rubble, with cold dawn starts and wind.

Iztaccíhuatl’s classic ridge; long high-altitude traverse with mixed terrain and big exposure.

Gear List

28.8 kg / 63.6 lb
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Warm Hat / Beanie

Qty: 1

Sun Hat

Qty: 1

Glacier Glasses

Qty: 1

Ski Goggles

Qty: 1

Neck Gaiter / Buff

Qty: 1

Climbing Helmet

Qty: 1

Headlamp

Qty: 1

Spare Contact Lenses / Eyeglasses

Qty: 1

Synthetic or Down Puffy Jacket

Qty: 1

Hardshell Jacket (Alpine)

Qty: 1

Long Sleeve Sun Shirt

Qty: 1

Sports Bra

Qty: 1

Expedition Down Parka

Qty: 1

Liner Gloves

Qty: 1

Insulated Mittens

Qty: 1

Insulated Shell Gloves

Qty: 1

Moisture-Wicking Base Layer Bottom

Qty: 1

Insulated Pants

Qty: 1

Hardshell Pants

Qty: 1

Climbing Pants

Qty: 1

Moisture-Wicking Underwear

Qty: 1

Mountaineering Boots (Single Boot)

Qty: 1

Gaiters

Qty: 1

Mountaineering Socks

Qty: 1

Liner Socks

Qty: 1

Hiking Shoes (Trekking Shoes)

Qty: 1

12-Point Crampons

Qty: 1

1 Liter Water Bottle

Qty: 2

Stuff Sacks

Qty: 1

Compression Sacks

Qty: 1

Backpack Liner

Qty: 1

Backpack (30-40L)

Qty: 1

Climbing Harness

Qty: 1

Walking Ice Axe

Qty: 1

Trekking Poles

Qty: 1

Belay Device

Qty: 1

Locking Carabiners

Qty: 1

Prusik Loops

Qty: 1

Climbing Rope

Qty: 1

Avalanche Transceiver / Beacon

Qty: 1

Avalanche Probe

Qty: 1

Avalanche Shovel

Qty: 1

Crevasse Rescue Kit

Qty: 1

Snow Anchors

Qty: 1

Trekking Pole Snow Baskets

Qty: 1

4-Season Tent

Qty: 1

Inflatable Sleeping Pad

Qty: 1

Camp Stove

Qty: 1

Fuel

Qty: 1

Cookset

Qty: 1

Spork / Utensils

Qty: 1

Thermos

Qty: 1

Bowl

Qty: 1

0-20 Sleeping Bag

Qty: 1

First Aid Kit

Qty: 1

Sunscreen

Qty: 1

Lip Balm with SPF

Qty: 1

Multi-tool

Qty: 1

Watch with Altimeter

Qty: 1

Two-Way Radios

Qty: 1

Camera

Qty: 1

Power Bank

Qty: 1

Crampon Anti-Bot Plates

Qty: 1

Medications - Personal

Qty: 1

Earplugs

Qty: 1

Toiletry Kit

Qty: 1

Hand Sanitizer

Qty: 1

Trail Snacks / Energy Food

Qty: 1

Spare Batteries

Qty: 1

Pee Funnel (Female Urination Device)

Qty: 1

Satellite Phone

Qty: 1

Human Waste Pack-Out Kit

Qty: 1
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