punchline wrote:I went with Alpine Ascents,Int.l a couple years ago. I was sort of taken aback by their Denali gear list. Luckily I already had just about everything and didn't need to go out and buy more. With that said, on my trip, with the weather we had and based on my comfort level, I was glad I took everything they recommended. I used everything on the list and there was not one thing that I either never used or needed. Granted, I paid very close attention to my particular "cold triggers" and I was never cold. With all the other climbers on the mountain, I suppose if you forgot something you could probably scrounge it up, especially at 14K but I wouldn't go with that attitude necessarily.
FOR A COMPARISON.
i lucked out as far as temps/weather goes. i did not need everything on the gear list (also went with alpine ascents) i never wore my long underwear (lightweight or heavyweight) nor did i wear my heavyweight base layer/micro fleece and did not need my down parka until the summit ridge except in the evening at lower camps but could have easily gotten away with a lighter weight down jacket. i over heated while on denali pass (wearing the parka) and climbed IN A BASE LAYER, still pretty damn hot, until the summit ridge while the team climbing the previous day wore as much as they could their entire day.
in short, its a good idea to bring everything. you never know.