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

2. 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
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3. 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
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Base Layer
Cold days
Long johns or thermal underwear
Find material that works for you
Patagonia Capilene midweight top and bottoms
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5. 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
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Midlayer
Slows the escape of warmth and allows perspiration to evaporate
Fleece hooded or non-hooded jacket
Lightweight puffy
puffy
Hooded fleece
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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.
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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
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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.
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Hardshells cont.
What kind of waterproofing do I need?! Gore-tex vs Others
Marmot Minimalist 2.5L
OR Axiom 3L
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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
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12. Headwear (Should fit under helmet)
Cold
- Wool or synthetic beanie
- Wool balaclava or neck gaiter (Buff)
Hot
- Baseball cap
- Visor
- Sweatband
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