Keeping the core warm is crucial to survival on the mountain. High-quality layers are key to maintaining heat and balancing breathability and weight.
- Base layer - Decathlon top. Worn under all other layers. It sits close to the skin to pull sweat off and dry quickly.
- Black Diamond Apenglow Hoodie - a high-quality shirt that can act as a base layer as well, but this one has a hood to add to warmth preservation and prevent drafts from slipping down the neck.
- Patagonia base layers (yellow and brown) - can be worn as base layers and are also fit for regular camp wear.
- Lightweight Fleece (REI) - This layer adds some warmth but not a lot, so is good for wearing under shells.
- Mountain Hardwear Fleece - a heavier fleece that adds warmth and cuts the wind; can be used as a jacket for hiking/walking around as well as under shells.
- Cotopaxi Fuego down jacket - The down adds warmth and is lightweight. Can be a stand-alone coat or part of a layered system.
- Arc'teryx Beta SL jacket - an outer shell that cuts wind and rain. Waterproof so helpful in the snow. This is the jacket worn on most of the climb (and all training climbs) before I have to switch out for the down suit.
Not pictured: technical running shirts for lounging and approach to the mountain, North Face Windstopper jacket for causal wearing.
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