RMI and Whittaker Mountaineering Gear Guides Expedition Skills Seminar - Winter | Page 22

LOWER BODY

Baselayer (Layer 2) A lightweight pair of baselayer bottoms provides added insulation for cold climbs when worn in conjuction with the climbing pants. Lighter is often better, as it is easy to overheat, and difficult to remove baselayer bottoms mid-climb.

Lower Body Layering We recommend a system of 4 layers, all of which can be used in conjunction with each other. Products which combine several layers into one garment, such as traditional ski pants, don’t work well as they don’t offer the versatility of a layering system.

Lower Body Layering Consists of

1 - Underwear

2 - Baselayer

3 - Climbing Pants

4 - Hard Shell Pants

Underwear (Layer 1) Non-cotton briefs or boxers. Women should have one non-cotton sports bra.

Patagonia

Lightweight

boxer Briefs

Smartwool

NTS Micro 150

Patagonia

Active boy shorts

Smartwool

PhD Seamless

boy Shorts

MEN'S

WOMEN'S

Patagonia

Active Mesh Bra

MEN'S

Patagonia

Capilene® 3 Midweight

Smartwool

NTS Light 195

Patagonia

Capilene® 3 Midweight

Smartwool

NTS light 195

WOMEN'S