Climbing these high-elevation peaks means bringing specialized gear to fend off the unpredictable weather. But that doesn’t mean unlimited piles of stuff. That’s just more weight for you or your porter to haul up the hill.In fact, you’ll probably be limited to a maximum of 40 pounds, so just bring the important gear which we list below. You’ll need to be prepared for a large range of temperatures: 250 c (770 f) at the tropical base of your climb, all the way down to – 100 c (140 f) at the summit.

Say “no” to cotton and “yes” to wool. Cotton is not a great insulator, especially when wet. Wool and synthetics check all the boxes for comfort, warmth, and wicking away moisture. All other equipments (trekking poles, tents ) will be provided with no extra cost except portable toilets.