Western Mountains Winter Gear

[Eric Blumensaadt]

TENT-> TT Moment DW W/ modded for optional X-ing pole to run under the fly

SLEEP SYSTEM-> bag– size Long LL Bean -20 F. W/ DownTek treated goose down  mattress– Thermarest Trail Pro W/ attached Z type sit pad at foot.  sleep socks– heavy wool/synthetic

STOVE-> MSR Whisperlite Universal white gas (petrol), DIY painted 3/16″ thick round plywood stand base W/ 3 stove leg “clamps”

CLOTHES-> pants– Duluth Trading fleece lined nylon cargo pants  parka– EMS GTX mountain parka or light XL REI eVent rain parka  base layer– Cabela’s Polar Weight polyester long johns suit (zip T-neck top) insulation– wool cable knit sweater, EB light down jacket  gloves– Cabela’s GTX gauntlet type W/ removable fleece liners & extra pr. liners  hat–  Everest Designs Himalayan knit wool “Peruvian” style W/ fleece liner   balaclava–  Seirus light fleece  (mainly for sleeping) VBL sox– Aqua lung brand 3 mm closed cell neoprene  boots– Scarpa T3 tele boots  skis– Atomic TM 22 W/ Voile’ release binding plates, cables  & heavy duty 3 pin bindings  poles– Leki  (& probably ski goggles depending on 5 day forecast)

PACK-> Dana Designs Terraplane (yeah, heavy)

[Eric Blumensaadt]

And avy shovel & snow study gear but no avy beacon B/C I will be going solo. Just SPOT tracking & rescue beacon.

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