Peaks between 6,000m and 7,000m are popular first-time mountaineering objectives and require proper alpine gear.
Preparation Tip
If this is your first alpine climb, train with crampons and fixed rope systems before coming to Nepal.
Clothing – Upper Body
| Item | Qty | Notes |
|---|
| Down Jacket (mid-weight) | 1 | 600+ fill power |
| Softshell Jacket | 1 | Windproof |
| Fleece Jacket | 1 | Mid-weight |
| Base Layer Top | 3 | Merino or synthetic |
| Hardshell Jacket | 1 | Waterproof |
Clothing – Lower Body
| Item | Qty | Notes |
|---|
| Insulated Pants | 1 | Synthetic fill for high camp |
| Softshell Pants | 1 | Stretch |
| Hardshell Pants | 1 | Waterproof |
| Base Layer Bottom | 2 | |
Footwear
| Item | Qty | Notes |
|---|
| Mountaineering Boots (B2/B3) | 1 pair | Crampon-compatible, insulated |
| Trekking Boots | 1 pair | For approach trek |
| Camp Shoes | 1 pair | |
| Gaiters | 1 pair | |
| Wool Socks | 3 pairs | Mid to heavy weight |
| Liner Socks | 3 pairs | |
Head & Hands
| Item | Qty | Notes |
|---|
| Insulated Gloves | 1 pair | Waterproof |
| Liner Gloves | 2 pairs | |
| Warm Hat | 1 | |
| Sun Hat | 1 | |
| Balaclava or Buff | 1 | |
Climbing Hardware
| Item | Qty | Notes |
|---|
| Climbing Harness | 1 | |
| Crampons | 1 pair | 10 or 12-point |
| Ice Axe | 1 | 50–60cm |
| Ascender (Jumar) | 1 | If fixed ropes used |
| Locking Carabiners | 3 | |
| Helmet | 1 | |
Camping & Sleeping
| Item | Qty | Notes |
|---|
| Sleeping Bag (−20°C) | 1 | Down preferred |
| Sleeping Bag Liner | 1 | |
| Sleeping Pad | 1 | R-value 3+ |
Packs & Accessories
| Item | Qty | Notes |
|---|
| Duffel Bag (60–80L) | 1 | |
| Climbing Pack (35–45L) | 1 | |
| Daypack (20–25L) | 1 | For summit |
| Headlamp + Batteries | 1 | |
| Trekking Poles | 1 pair | |
| Water Bottles (1L) | 2 | |
| Sunscreen SPF 50+ | 1 | |
| Glacier Sunglasses | 1 | Cat 3 or 4 |
| First Aid Kit | 1 | |
| Power Bank | 1 | |
