Climb Mount Ushba in the Caucasus, Georgia

Equipment you will need to bring Technical Gear and Equipment:  Harness – Mountaineering or climbing harness with 2 screw karabiners and 60cm sling. Harness should be able to fit with your mountaineering jackets on.  Helmet – Standard climbing helmet.  Alpine Climbing Boots – Shoes should be waterproof, insulated, and with a solid sole. Preferably, semi-automatic or automatic crampons should fit the boot. (B2 or B3 crampons). The boots should be designed for alpine mountaineering and ice climbing.  Overboots / Gaiters – Gaiters are essential to avoid getting the boots wet. Protecting you from getting wet and from hitting your trousers with crampons.  Crampons – Crampons should be automatic or semi-automatic. Designed for ice climbing. 12 point steel with anti-balling, which is preventing snow sticking.  Ice Axe – with adze and sharpened picks. 1 pair needed  Trekking Poles – Telescopic to suit your size and for different terrain. Personal Clothing & Gear:  Main luggage bag (up to 80L) – All gear can be packed here and extra items which is not needed on trekking day. The horse will take this directly to the basecamp as to alleviate weight from your other bag.  Backpack (35-50L) – This size bag is recommended because larger is unnecessary and leads to excess weight. Recommended to bring a waterproof cover in case of rain. This bag will be on your back during trekking to the basecamp and for the summit.  Headlamp – Fit to size.  Eye protection – sunglasses for mountaineering that fit face snug and tight. Should be 3-4 th  category  Waterproof Shell Jacket (1)  Down Jacket (1) – Light-medium weight preferably. Hooded or without hood is fine.  Mid Layer Jacket (1) – Fleece Jacket to put on top of thermal layer.  Thermal Base Layer Shirt (1) – Can be a synthetic or wool layer. Should be long sleeve, preferably ¼ or ½ zipper for ventilation.  Waterproof Shell Trousers (1 pair)  Thermal Base Layer Underwear/Leggings ( 1pair) – Can be synthetic or wool.  Beanie hat, buff, balaclava – Gear to keep the head and face warm.  Water Proof Insulated Gloves or Mittens – 1 Pair.  For the summit  Trekking Gloves – 1 pair. Should be warm, but not bulky. Only for trekking and on the base camp.  Socks – Lightweight and medium weight mountaineering wool socks. (3 pairs)  Base Camp Slippers – Comfortable slippers for tent and basecamp wear.  Comfortable trekking trousers (1 pairs) – For leisure wear in base camp and for trekking  Basecamp kit and toiletries – Includes toothpaste and toothbrush. Deodorant. Soap. Baby wipes or wet napkins. If you wear contact lenses, bring lenses solution, contact holder, and bring extra lenses incase of losing a pair.  Microfiber towel – Used for drying hands and face. Body size is not needed, as there is no shower at the basecamp.  Mess kit – Bowl and utensils for base camp and climbing meals  Sleeping bag – Suitable for -15 Degrees – -10 Degrees Celsius  Sleeping mat / pad – Rollable or inflatable. Other Essentials:  Reusable water bottle – Up to 1 liter. Water bottle should be light and with you to keep you hydrated on trekking days.  Thermos – Up to 1 liter. Thermos will be used in base camp and taking to the summit, which will keep liquids warm.  50+ SPF Sun protection – SPF for lips and face.  Batteries – Extra batteries for headlamp.  Any personal medication  Mobile Phone Equipment Provided:  Ropes  Equipment for climbing and crevice rescue  First Aid Kit  Basecamp shelter (tents)  GPS