1. ADVENTURE HOLIDAYS TYPE: TREKKING

Suggested clothing and equipment list (select available optimal option to minimize weight for trip)

Footwear:
- Walking boots. A pair of water repellent boots with ankle support.
- Gaiters. A pair used to keep boots dry if walking through deep snow or on wet ground.
- Wool and liner socks.
- Trainers/sneakers or sandals. Can be used in camp/lodge in the evenings.
- Instep crampons or universal crampons (this is for descent of the icy trail).

Clothing:
- Waterproof jacket and trousers (goretex or similar).
- Trip trousers.
- Long sleeve shirts (not cotton).
- Micro fleece.
- Mid to heavyweight fleece.
- Sleeveless or body warmer type fleece.
- Thermals or base layer for top & bottom (merino wool or synthetic).
- Fleece pants.
- Medium weight down jacket.

Handwear:
- Fleece gloves.
- Warms mittens and/or gloves.

Headwear:
- Wool or fleece hat.
- Sun hat.
- Bandana or scarf.
- Head torch. Bring extra batteries.
- Sunglasses.

Personal Equipment:
- Sleeping bag.
- Backpack large enough to carry water bottles, camera, lunch and extra clothing.
- Stuff sacks for keeping your gear dry and organized.
- Two water bottles (Nalgene wide mouth bottles are the best).
- Sunscreen and lipsalve with a high SPF.
- Insect repellent.
- Water purification tablets (Pristine, Biox Acqua or Acqa Mira).
- Favorite snack food.
- Books, iPod and cards etc.
- Trip poles.
- Camera with spare batteries and memory cards.
- Insurance certificate.
- Earplugs (optional).
- Baby wipes (optional).
- Hand sanitizer (optional).

Travelling:
- Travel clothes. You may need casual clothing for air travel days and time spent in Kathmandu.
- Toiletry bag include toilet paper, soap, towel, toothbrush, etc.

Personal first aid kit:
Note: Please bring personal medications and other items you might use regularly such as:
- Any personal medications.
- Malaria prophylactic tablets.
- Blister treatment- Compeed patches are the best.
- Rehydration powder eg Dioralyte.
- Analgesic (paracetamol, ibuprofen and aspirin).
- Plasters and zinc oxide tape.
- Throat lozenges.
- Diamox (optional), helps with acclimatization.

NOTES:
1) You can store your things which are not necessary during the adventure holiday time at your hotel in Kathmandu.
2) Do not exceed your total baggage more than 10 kg as there is NOT porter included in package
3) Above "Packing List" is general suggestion. We develop above list assuming that you are average experience adventure holiday maker (trekking) on average age, living average temperature, well trained etc, if you need further information on above "Packing List" contact us for detail information with caring you.
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2. ADVENTURE HOLIDAYS TYPE: TREKKING PEAK CLIMBING

Mountaineering, a specialized form of mountain climbing that involves use of rock and ice climbing techniques, requires knowledge and gear that general hiking does not. In addition to the usual camping supplies such as tent and sleeping bag, mountaineers must bring equipment for climbing extremely steep or icy terrain.

Additionally Appendix II (SUGGESTED CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT LIST) suggested for adventure holiday program, following is a list of the additional specialist items which are required for the trekking peaks.

Climbing Equipment
- Ice Axe w/Leash: General mountaineering tool. Sizing is important: under 5’7” use a 60cm tool; 5’7”- 6’1” use a 65cm tool; over 6’1” use a 70cm tool. (To - short is preferable to too long). No rubberized grips-they are heavy and do not plunge well into the snow. Make sure that you have a leash that is designed for use on a glacier axe.
- Crampons: With flat rather than “cookie cutter” frame rails. A combination heel bail/toe strap is a better system than a heel and toe bail system. Anti-balling plates are useful accessories but not required.
- Climbing Helmet: Mountaineering specific climbing helmet that is lightweight and adjustable.
- 20 ft 6mm accessory cord: Used for pack leash and in conjunction with your ascender.
- Ascender (1): Right or Left it does not matter which one you choose.
- Belay/Rappel Device: Tube style only. Auto locking devices are too heavy.
- Sewn Runners/ Webbing: Two double length sewn runners and one single. Sewn runners are less bulky but cost more. Tied tubular 9/16 webbing can substitute.
Approximate lengths for slings: Single Length 5.5ft and a Double is 9.5ft long
- Alpine Climbing Harness: Harness should fit over all clothing; have gear loops, adjustable leg loops and be reasonably comfortable to hang suspended in. Make sure you can get into the harness without having to step through any part of it.
- Carabineers: 2 Large Pear or D-shaped locking. 2 Non locking carabineers
- Adjustable 3 section Ski/Trekking poles. Optional: Snow baskets required. Helpful for balance when carrying heavy pack or for knee problems.
- Ice Screws: Ice screws are used as anchors to tie into when traveling across steep, but not vertical, ice. You screw them into the ice and each climber clips into them as they ascend. On vertical sections of ice, traditional ice climbing equipment is used.
- Quick Draws: Quick draws are used for lead climbing as well as for traveling across steep rock and ice. You clip them into a bolt or other anchor and then to your rope as you ascend to prevent a long fall.

Head wear
- Lightweight synthetic/wool hat. Both the hat and the balaclava should be able to fit under the helmet. Hat should cover ears.
- Balaclava or Buff. Look for a simple lightweight model. Buff preferred since it can be used to cover face to prevent sickness.
- Baseball cap or other sun hat. One with a good visor to shade the nose and eyes. Synthetic is nice as it dries quickly.
- Glacier glasses (w/ side covers or wrap around). Regular sunglasses are usually not sufficient. 100% UV, IR, high quality optical lenses designed for mountain use, must have side covers, retainer, and a nose guard is particularly helpful. No more than 8% light transmission. If you wear contact lenses we recommend packing a spare pair of glasses - good idea to have these with “photo-gray” or equivalent light-sensitive material so they can double as emergency sunglasses. If you wear glasses we recommend prescription glacier glasses (gray or amber)
- Bandana. Used to shade your neck

Hand wear
- Lightweight Synthetic Liner Gloves: 1 Pair. To wear alone on very sunny days for hand protection or as a layering piece with your Shell mitts.
- Soft Shell Gloves: 1 Pair. This glove is usually worn alone and during times when the shell mitts would be too warm. This glove can have a light shell exterior.
- Expedition Shell Gloves w/ insulated removable liners: 1 pair. Provide a degree of warmth without sacrificing dexterity, important while ascending fixed lines. A shell mitt can substitute for Expedition Shell Glove.

Technical Clothing
- Lightweight Long Underwear: 2 pair tops & bottoms, Capilene, other synthetic or wool. No Cotton. Lightweight is preferable as it is more versatile (worn single layer in warmer conditions and double layer for colder). Zip-T-neck tops allow more ventilation options. One white top for intense sunny days on the glacier and one dark top for faster drying gives the most versatility.
- Heavyweight Long Underwear top: For extra warmth.
- Soft Shell Pants: These highly breathable, water repellant, 4-way stretch, durable pants are worn when conditions are not severe enough to warrant the use of Hard Shell Pants or Insulated Synthetic Pants.
- Synthetic/Soft Shell jacket: A full-zip version is easier to put on and has better ventilation than a pullover.
- Insulated Synthetic Pants: Lightweight, full separating side zippers (This is very important for ventilation. Full side zips also allow pants to be taken off without having to remove boots).
- Hard Shell jacket w/ hood: We recommend a waterproof breathable shell material with full front zipper, uderarm zips, and no insulation. This outer layer protects against wind and rain.
- Hard Shell Pant: Waterproof, breathable. Full length side zippers preferred because it allows easy removal of pants, 7/8th zippers allowed but is more difficult to remove pants, no short lower leg zippers allowed.
- Insulated Down Parka w/ hood: Needs to fit over all insulation layers but should not be too bulky or heavy. Outer shell must be windproof and waterproof.

Personal Equipment
- Backpack: Alpine. A comfortable Alpine climbing pack with a carrying capacity of 2,100-2,450 cu. in. (35-40 liters). Keep it simple and light, avoid unnecessary zippers, etc which add weight.
- Sleeping Bag. High quality with hood to at least -10o. If you sleep cold bring a warmer bag. Goose down preferred over synthetic for bulk & weight. If well-cared-for, a down bag will last much longer than a synthetic bag. It should be roomy enough for comfortable sleeping but snug enough for efficient heat retention.
- Compression stuff sack. Necessary to reduce volume of sleeping bag.
- Self Inflating pad. One 3/4 or full length pad. If you are over 6’ a long is recommended. Make sure to include a valve stem and patch repair kit.
- Headlamp. Bring spare bulb & batteries. No Halogen bulbs. They take more power and have a shorter life.
- Sunscreen. SPF 30 or better, 2 small tubes. Make sure that the sun screen is not older than 6 months. Sunscreen older than six months loses half of its SPF rating.
- Lipscreen. SPF 30, at least 2 sticks. Not older than 6 months.
- Water Bottles: 2.5 liters total capacity. Wide mouth bottles required. Sugg: Two 1liter bottles and one .5 liter. Water bag or bladder systems can be used on the adventure holiday.
- Hand/Foot Warmers. Optional Recommended if you easily get cold hands and feet 1-3 pairs.
- Toiletry bag. Toilet paper: Bring a small amount, it can be easy purchased in every village. Hand sanitizer: 1 large (8oz) and 1 small (2 oz.) bottles. Small bottle can be refilled from larger bottle. Toothbrush. Shower Kit (soap, shampoo, towel): Bring a quick dry travel towel for showering during the adventure holiday.
Soap and shampoo can be purchased if you run out. Wet Wipes 1-2 per day. Keep kit small. Hand moisturizer.
- Pee Bottle. Optional, but very useful.
- Pee Funnel for women. Optional
- Trash Compactor bags (4). To line stuff sacks to keep gear dry. Trash Compactor bags made of a heavier plastic.
- Camera gear. Optional. We recommend a small digital cameras. Please do not bring large SLR cameras with extra lenses. Disposable cameras also work well.
- MP3 Player. Optional Flash memory only players since hard drive players do not work at high altitude (above 13,000ft). Chargers can be used at several lodges long the way.

Traveling
- Large duffle bag w/ travel lock. Used for transporting your gear.
- Small duffle w/ travel lock. For storage of excess gear in Kathmandu.
- Travel clothes. Include hiking shorts, quick drying synthetic pants and a small towel.

First Aid
- Small personal first-aid kit. (Simple and Light) Aspirin (Extra Strength Excedrin works well), Antibiotic ointment, Moleskin, molefoam, waterproof first-aid tape, athletic tape, Band-Aids, personal prescriptions, etc. The guides will have extensive first-aid kits, so leave anything extra behind. Please let your guide know about any medical issues before the climb.
- Drugs/Medications/Prescriptions. Climbers should bring Mupirocin (Bactroban) cream, excellent topical antibiotic for scrapes and cuts. Cirprofloxin (Cipro) 500mg tablets for traveler’s diarrhea and for urinary tract infections. Loperamide (Lomotil) or Immodium for diarrhea. Acetazolamide (Diamox) 125 or 250mg tablets for altitude sickness. Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) 200mg tablets for altitude headaches, sprains, aches, etc. Excedrin for headaches. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 325mg tablets for stomach sensitivity.

Foot wares
- Light Hiking boots or trekking shoes. High comfort, good support. You will spend many days walking in these shoes. Make sure there is ample toe room
- Double plastic climbing boots: Good quality plastic shells with inner boots Avoid tight fit with heavy socks. Comfort is key in buying plastic boots. Spend a little extra time walking around the store or take them home and wear them around your house to make sure the fit is right. A little big is always better than a little small.
- Gaiters: Please make sure your gaiters fit around the plastic boot without being to tight around the boot.
- Wool/Synthetic Socks: 4 pair heavyweight socks (wool is warmer) to be worn over the liner socks. When layering socks, check fit over feet and inside boots. It is very important to buy new socks regularly as they lose their cushioning over time. Socks with padded shins are especially nice with plastic boots.
- Liner Socks. 4 pair: Of smooth thin wool, nylon or Capilene to be worn next to the skin. This reduces the incidence of blisters and hot-spots and helps the outer sock last longer before needing to be changed. They should fit well with your heavyweight socks.

NOTES:
1) You can store your things which are not necessary during the adventure holiday time at your hotel in Kathmandu.
2) The trip quotation includes 15 kg of your all baggage for porter. if exceed, per kg per day is charged USD 0.5 for porter and USD 1 per kg cargo fare. Inform us in advance if exceed your baggage more than 15 kg.
3) Above "Packing List" is general suggestion. We develop above list assuming that you are average experience adventure holiday maker (peak climbing) on average age, living average, temperature, well trained etc, if you need further information on above "Packing List" contact us for detail information with caring you.
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2. ADVENTURE HOLIDAYS TYPE: HIMALAYA MOUNTAINEERING EXPEDITION

Mountaineering, a specialized form of mountain climbing that involves use of rock and ice climbing techniques, requires knowledge and gear that general hiking does not. In addition to the usual camping supplies such as tent and sleeping bag, mountaineers must bring equipment for climbing extremely steep or icy terrain.

Additionally Appendix II (SUGGESTED CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT LIST) suggested for trekking program, following is a list of the additional specialist items which are required for the trekking peaks.

Footwear
- Double Plastic Climbing Boots with Aveolite Liners. Good quality plastic shells with inner boots. Avoid tight fit with heavy socks.
Suggestion: Koflach Artis Expedition, Scarpa Invernos, or One Sport Everest.
- Fully Insulated Overboots. Suggested: 40 Below K2 Overboots,
- Outdoor Research Brooks Rangers. Not needed w/ One Sport Everest.
- Light hiking boots.
- Crampons. With "step in" bindings and flat rather than "cookie cutter" frame rails. Suggested: Charlet Moser Super 12 Rapidfix Lanieres,
- Grivel G12 New-Matic, or Black Diamond Sabertooth.
- Gaiters. Suggested: Outdoor Research Expedition "Crocodiles".
- Not needed with One Sport Everest Boots.
- Booties. Polar guard. Optional.
- Wool or pile socks. 4 pair of Heavyweight wool or synthetic socks (wool is warmer) to be worn over the liner socks. When layering socks, check fit over feet and inside boots. Remember to keep one fresh, dry pair of socks available at all times.
- Liner Socks. 4 pair of smooth thin wool, nylon or Capilene to be worn next to the skin. This reduces incidence of blisters and hot-spots.
- Vapor barrier socks. Optional.

Climbing Tools
- Ice Axe w/Leash. General mountaineering tool. Sizing is important: under 5'7" use a 60cm tool; 5'7"- 6'1" use a 65cm tool; over 6'1" use a 70cm tool. (Too short is preferable to too long). Suggested: SMC Himalayan or
- Black Diamond Alpamayo.
- Carabiners (4) Locking; (6) Regular. 2 HMS Twistlock & 2 small screwgate lockers; 6 standard ovals recommended.
- Ascenders (2). Petzls recommended. One right and one left.
- Rappel device. 1 Figure 8, ATC or Trango Pyramid.
- Perlon. 40 ft of flexible 6mm.
- Alpine Climbing Harness. Harness should fit over all clothing, have gear loops, adjustable leg loops and be reasonably comfortable to hang suspended in. Make sure you can get into the harness without having to step through any part of it. Suggested: Black Diamond Bod Harness or Alpine Bod w/ modification.
- Adjustable Ski/Trekking Poles. Optional, but recommended.
- Suggested: Leki, Life Link.

Technical Clothing
- Expedition weight underwear. 1 pair Polypro or Capilene.
- Lightweight Underwear. 2-3 pair top & bottom, Capilene, other synthetic or wool. No Cotton. Lightweight is preferable as it is more versatile (worn single in warmer conditions and double layer for colder).
- Zip-T-neck tops allow more ventilation options. One set of white for intense sunny days on the glacier and one pair of dark for faster drying gives the most versatility. Suggested: North Face Micronamics, Marmot
- DriClime, or Patagonia Capilene.
- Pile Jacket. Heavyweight pile (Polartec 300). A full-zip version is easier to put on and has better ventilation than a pull-over. Windstopper fleece is NOT recommended due to reduced breathability. Suggested: North Face Polar Sun or equivalent.
- Pile Pants. Heavyweight pile (Polartec 300) with full separating side zippers (This is very important for ventilation and for ease of dressing up or down when conditions change in the middle of a climb).
- Suggested: North Face Polar Sun or equivalent.
- Down Pants. To fit over insulation layers. Outer shell must be windproof. Suggested: Feathered Friends Helios or Volant.
- Down Parka. (Fully Baffled, Expedition Weight, must have good hood)
- Suggested: North Face Baltoro, Mt. Hardwear Absolute Zero, Marmot 8000meter, or Feathered Friends Rock & Ice.
- Gore-Tex Shell Pants & Shell Jacket with hood.
- (Bibs recommended) For the jacket we highly recommend a long front zipper, a roomy rather than snug fit and underarm zips which go well below the armpit.
- We also require full separating side zippers on the pants. Suggested: North Face Mtn. Bib or Mtn. Light Pant, Mtn. Hardware Exposure Bib or
- Ethereal Pant.

Sleeping
- Sleeping Bag. (Expedition quality rated to at least -300F).
- Goose down preferred for bulk & weight. Suggested: North Face Inferno,
- Feathered Friends Snow Goose, or Marmot CWM.
- 2 Sleeping Pads. One, 3/4 or full-length closed-cell foam Ridge Rest and One, 3/4 length or full-length Therma-Rest w/repair kit.

Mitts & Gloves
- 2 Pair Synthetic Gloves. Bunting or fleece gloves which will fit comfortably inside mitts. A heavier fleece will do a better job of keeping hands warmer when wet than lighter polypropylene or Capilene. Suggested: North Face, Patagonia.
- 2 Pair Pile Mitts and Gore-Tex Overmitts. Outdoor Research Expeditions w/double liners or North Face Down Mitts. Should be big enough so that gloves fit inside pile liners.
- Hand warmer. Optional.

Headgear
- Baseball Cap or other Sun Hat. One with a good visor to shade the nose and eyes. Include a bandanna to shade the neck.
- Wool or pile ski hat. Make sure ears are covered.
- Balaclava (1) Heavy weight, (1) Lightweight.
- Suggested: North Face. Heavyweight must fit over lightweight.
- Neoprene face mask. Optional
- Head lamp (Plenty of extra bulbs & batteries).
- Suggested: Petzl Zoom or Artic.
- 2 Pairs of Glacier glasses. 100% UV, high quality optical lenses
- designed for mountain use, must have full side covers. We highly recommend a removable nose guard. Suggested: Bolle, RayBan, Julbo Round "Arc". If you wear contact lenses we recommend packing a spare pair of glasses-it is a good idea to have these with "photo-gray" or equivalent light-sensitive material so they can double as emergency sunglasses. If you wear glasses we recommend prescription glacier glasses (dark gray or green). No more than 6% light transmission.
- Ski Goggles, 1 pair. 100% UV & IR. Bolle's Chrono work well.
- Climbers with glasses try X-700, they fit over glasses.

Camping
- Backpack. Internal frame pack expandable to 6,000 cu.in.
- Keep it simple and light, avoid unnecessary zippers, etc which add weight.
- Recommended: North Face, Kelty, Gregory.
- Daypack. Optional for trekking days.
- Swiss Army knife.
- Bic Lighter.
- 1 Liter Thermos.
- Cooking Gear:
- Cup: 16oz. plastic with snap-on lid (retains heat well and is spill resistant in the tent).
- Spoon: Good quality tough plastic (lexan).
- Bowl: Deep plastic with 2-3 cup capacity.
- Water Bottles: 2 liters minimum capacity. One, 1.5 liter & One .5 liter wide-mouth. Hunnersdorf are recommended (they withstand temperature extremes and abuse better than Nalgene)
- No water bags or bladder systems, they freeze.
- Pee Bottle (1 Liter). Large mouth water bottle. Mark bottle clearly.
- Pee Funnel (for women). Suggested: Freshette.
- Sunscreen. SPF 40 or better, 2 small tubes.
- Lipscreen. SPF 40 or better, at least 2 sticks.
- Personal first aid kit. Aspirin, Moleskin, Adhesive tape, Band-Aids, personal medications.

Traveling
- Large duffel bags. 2 for transporting gear.
- Compression Stuff Sacks work well for reducing volume (optional)
- Especially for sleeping bags and clothing.
- 4 Plastic Bags. To line stuff sacks to keep gear dry and one large enough to line pack. Trash Compactor bags work the best.
- Travel clothes.
- Toiletry bag. Include toilet paper.
- Camera gear. Optional

NOTES:
1) You can store your things which are not necessary during the adventure holiday time at your hotel in Kathmandu.
2) The trip quotation includes 50 kg of your all baggage for porter. if exceed, per kg per day is charged USD 0.75 for porter and USD 1 per kg cargo fare. Inform us in advance if exceed your baggage more than 50 kg.
3) Above "Packing List" is general suggestion. We develop above list assuming that you are average experience adventure holiday maker (mountaineering expedition) on average age, living average, temperature, well trained etc, if you need further information on above "Packing List" contact us for detail information with caring you.
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Note: This list is only a guide. While you are required to bring everything on this list, there are numerous options, brands, and versions of each piece of equipment, unless otherwise noted. Using our Current Suggested Brand List we encourage you to shop around, do research, use your experience and the listed features to find the best gear for you. If you have questions please contact us