RMI and Whittaker Mountaineering Gear Guides Expedition Skills Seminar - Winter | Page 18

Baselayer (Layer 1) Long-sleeve wool or synthetic top. Quarter zip styles will allow for better temperature regulation. We recommend light colors, which best reflect the intense sun on hot days.

What Works This is the first layer of your system. Long sleeves are mandatory on the summit climb and upper mountain to protect your skin against abrasions should you slip or need to self arrest. This should be a quick drying, fast wicking, non-cotton, and comfortable top.

VIDEO: Baselayers explained with Melissa Arnot and Peter Whittaker

VIDEO: Baselayers as outerwear

UPPER BODY

Smartwool

nts mid 250 zip

Smartwool

NTS Light 195 Zip

Smartwool

NTS Light 195 Zip

Patagonia

Capilene® 3 Midweight

zip Neck

WOMEN'S

MEN'S

Patagonia

Capilene® 3 Midweight Zip Neck

Smartwool

NTS Mid 250 Zip