“Comfort” is a relative term for mountaineers. Clothing “Comfort” is a relative term for mountaineers.

Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling Say NO to cotton! It has no place in a climber’s pack Loses insulating properties when wet Takes a long time to dry “Cotton kills” Comfortable to wear when dry, bring it for the car ride home 12/3/2018 Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling

Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling Layering Depends on the situation (cold day or hot day) Pick clothing with high functionality Layering basics: -Base layer -Midlayer -Shell layer -Puffy 12/3/2018 Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling

Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling Base Layer Cold days Long johns or thermal underwear Find material that works for you Patagonia Capilene midweight top and bottoms 12/3/2018 Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling

Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling Base Layer Running shorts Hot days Short sleeve shirts and running shorts Long sleeve sunshirts Quick drying and wicks away moisture Long sleeve breathable sunshirt 12/3/2018 Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling

Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling Midlayer Slows the escape of warmth and allows perspiration to evaporate Fleece hooded or non-hooded jacket Lightweight puffy puffy Hooded fleece 12/3/2018 Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling

Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling Shells Wind shells provide protection from the wind, retains body heat, can shed light precip and highly compressible. Softshells that are waterproof is stretchy and just as breathable as a hardshell, but if you expect long durations of wet, skip this layer and pair with midlayer and hardshell Hardshells provided serious protection in inclement weather. 12/3/2018 Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling

Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling Hardshells Recommend not buying insulated hard shell 2-layer waterproofing cost- and weigh- less than 3-layer and are good for moderate weather 3-layer waterproofing performs better in severe weather 12/3/2018 Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling

Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling Hardshells cont. Important features: - Large enough to fit over midlayers; - A hood with a brim to cover helmet; - Good neck construction so your head can move freely; - Good ventilation; - Waterproof zippers; - Easily accessible pockets; and - Sufficent length to cover wrists and waist. 12/3/2018 Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling

Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling Hardshells cont. What kind of waterproofing do I need?! Gore-tex vs Others Marmot Minimalist 2.5L OR Axiom 3L 12/3/2018 Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling

Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling Gloves Gloves depends on seasons Cold – Insulated leather mittens (cheap) to high altitude mitts (expensive) Carry several pairs in case it gets wet Hot – gardening gloves for bushwhacking Gloves hinder performance when rock scrambling 12/3/2018 Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling

Headwear (Should fit under helmet) Cold - Wool or synthetic beanie - Wool balaclava or neck gaiter (Buff) Hot - Baseball cap - Visor - Sweatband 12/3/2018 Everett Mountaineers Alpine Scrambling