Packing for an Overnight Alpine Ascent

Martin Volken - an IFMGA Guide and owner of ProGuiding Service of North Bend, WA - takes time before a recent trip to describe what exactly should go into a pack for an overnight alpine ascent. Martin reviews all the essential gear - his 'house' equipment, his personal equipment, the technical equipment, and the safety gear - and then shows us how it all easily fits into his pack.

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Howto & Style

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• Martin Volken
• Alpine Climbing
• Packing
• Verticulture

[icychap]

Doesn't it get too cold for that canister stove, especially at altitude?

What tent is that?

[OutdoorResearch]

@icychap Not sure about the tent model, but canister stoves with a hanging kit work pretty well for alpine climbs.

[MrPablogonzales]

The best clip equipment related.

Thank you and keep updating.

Stay safe, Pablo G

[dingdangdoo100]

Tent is an MSR Carbon Reflex 2. That's what it says on the label and the size weight is about right.

[anonor123]

Can you comment on when you feel it would be appropriate to carry avy gear as well? Obviously skiers who are climbing in winter would do so.

[dinnerandashow]

Tony Hayward?

[Illuminatus1978]

Pretty amazing stuff, just shows how far we have come technologically and how light yet effective and safe the gear can be. I'm not a mountaineer myself but i do go hiking quite a bit and I will be using some of the packing tips provided here which would result in an even smaller load. Great video!

[SixtyAteOutdoors]

Nice I have a very similar kit.