Gear needed to summit Iztaccihuatl
Here’s a list of the gear you will need if you hike Iztaccihuatl with us. Some we provide for you, some you will have to bring, and some you can rent from us 🙂
As you can see, we provide all technical and common gear so you don’t have to carry it all the way to the mountain, and only worry about your personal mountain clothes, and if you don’t want to, we can rent them to you (subject to availability)
Rental prices are for each mountain
Item | Specifications | Rent (mexican pesos mxn) |
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Crampons | Strap-On | INCLUDED in all packages |
Ice-Axe | 60 cm or more. | INCLUDED in all packages |
Helmet | Climbing helmet | INCLUDED in all packages |
Harness | Climbing or mountaineering | INCLUDED in all packages |
Carabiners | Safety lock | INCLUDED in all packages |
Hiking poles | Adjustable size | INCLUDED in all packages |
Front lamp | Suitable to wear on helmet (with full batteries) | INCLUDED in all packages |
Ropes, anchors, First aids kid, etc. | INCLUDED in all packages |
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First layer shirt | Long sleeve. Fast drying, not cotton | Not for rent |
Second layer jacket | Soft-shell, wool, down, etc. If not sure, bring two. | 200 mxn |
Third layer jackt | Waterproof, breathable and with hat big enough for wearing it with helmet. | 200 mxn |
First layar pants | Fast drying, not cotton | Not for rent |
Second layer pants | Not needed | - |
Third layer pants | Waterproof and breathable | 200 mxn |
Boots | Warm and waterproof, the less flexible the better. Max 13 US size | 350 mxn |
Neck protector | Buff type or similar | Not for rent |
Hat | Warm and thin, you will have a helmet to fit it in. | Not for rent |
Liner gloves | Thin to fit inside the big ones | Not for rent |
Big gloves | warm, insulatede and waterproof | 150 mxn |
Gaiters | Waterproof | 50 mxn |
Liner socks | Thin and comfortable | Not for rent |
Thick socks | Wool or synthetic, no cotton. | Not for rent |
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Backpack | 30-40L. Make sure ice-axe can be stored on the outside | 150 mxn |
Sun glasses | Protection class 4 - snow high mountain | Not for rent |
Sunscreen | Minimum factor 60 | Not for rent |
Camera | How heavy is it? | Our guides will take pictures of the hole hike, will send them to you for free |
Water bottle | One 500ml that fits in your pocket is very handy and the rest in your backpack. All together 2 L | |
Water bladder | Good but will freeze on the 3rd quarter of the mountain, so bring also small bottle | Not for rent |
Food | We provide all, even special meals and hiking food for vegetarians, etc. |
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Water | We carry 2 L on summit day | INCLUDED in all packages |
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Sleeping bag | 0 to -5 ºC / 23-32 ºF will do | 300 mxn |
Sleeping pad | INCLUDED in all packages |
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Tents | INCLUDED in all packages |
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Cooking stoves, dishes, etc | INCLUDED in all packages |
If you are in doubt about buying a product, we ask you to send us an image of the product you want to buy and we will give you our observations.
… see you on the mountain !!!
