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| EQUIPMENT |
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Tuckerman's Ravine (2000) |
| Picture taken just above Hermit lake during the morning, after a night's rest from climbing Mt. Washington. With abnormally high temperatures the climb was a blessing. |
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| Crystal Cascade |
| Picture taken before leaving the Mt. Washington. It was the final picture of October's Mt. Washington trip. |
| Checklist Clothing: - Synthetic underwear (top and bottom, at least one pair) - Two fleece sweaters or one fleece and one wool (Md. & Hv) - Fleece pants (optional) and fleece or down vest (optional) - 4 season waterproof jacket with hood - Mitts waterproof - Gaiters - Balaclava Footwear: - 4 Season hiking boots (High cut and waterproof) - Winter hiking boots (optional) - Wool or synthetic hiking socks (4 pairs) Shelter: - 4 season tent (optional), groundsheet - Sleeping bag (rated -10 to -30) - Self-inflating mattress or bed (6' feet long) Kitchen: - Pot set - Cutlery set - Camping knife, whet stone - Single burner cooking stove (optional) - Fuel - Nalgene drinking bottle - Scrubber, tea towel, biodegradable soap - Mug Equipment - Backpack (85+ liters) - Day pack - First-aid kit - Knife - Matches, lighter - Emergency kit (mirror, matches, lighters, whistle, emergency, candles,etc.) - Flashlight & Headlamp - Batteries - Camera & Film - Extra garbage bags, Ziplock bags, rubber bands, twist ties - Sunglasses - Wallet, identification, medical insurance - Bug dope - Downhill ski poles or walking poles - At leas 20 feet of rope Toiletries; - Toilet paper in a sealable bag - Lip balm - Sunblock - Toothpaste - Deodorant! Extras: - Ski poles - Bandana - Butter, Magarine - Knife! - Goggles - 20+ feet of rope - Tarp - GPS - Compass - Towel - Mirror - Bunge ropes |
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| Midday thaw at Tuckerman's Ravine |
| Picture taken on the way down from the top of Mt. Washington into Tukerman's Revine. |
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