Nice list! However, you mentioned the sleeping pad as a "luxury" item, when in fact it is an essential item for survival. If you are sleeping overnight on the snow, you WILL get hypothermia without enough insulation below your body. Your sleeping bag will compress underneath you and won't protect you from the cold ground. Taking a sleeping pad with enough R-value for the temperature is critical. For anyone looking to do an overnight in the snow, don't skimp on your insulation! It will keep you alive.
Do you also have the leash or wrist strap? I'm considering getting those in addition to the clip. One minor problem I found with the clip is that the sternum strap slider on the shoulder pad is right where I want to place the clip. I wish the clip had a slight cutout on the back to accommodate the thicker area so I can apply more equal pressure across the clip.
I know what you mean, but I do not use a leash or wrist strap. I just use the clip as I don't like having to hold the camera while I am hiking, especially on the long hikes. Let me know if you use a leash and like it though!
Thanks I appreciate it! It was around 35 pounds, since I could filter water pretty easily I didn't have to carry a lot and I only brought one lens, so it let me keep the weight down a little bit.
Does it matter if you go later in the summer if you camp and head out early when the snow is tighter? I was thinking of doing my first Shasta climb this summer.
your list is good. just fyi, avalanche gulch route would never be considered a "technical route". it's considered a "walk-up". technical route is never a beginner route like avy gulch. it would suggest use of more technical ice tools as well as rope, protection, belaying etc.
Awesome Job on the video and i love the gear. Also love the channel just subscribed and would love to have your support as well. Thanks again my friend. I have some catching up to do lol. ATB Joe 😎 👊🏻
I know it’s been a year but for anyone seeing this with the same question, they’re basically snow chains for your boots/shoes to help with traction/grip in snow and ice
