K2: Katahdin 2010
Preparations are under way. Directions, phone numbers, etc. are available by private email from Wildman or any of us. General info is as follows (mostly copied from emails and subsequent exchanges):
THE PUPPET MASTER'S GEAR LIST
External- waterproof/breathable jacket
- waterproof/breathable pants or softshell hiking pants
- insulated parka
- fleece jacket/wool sweater
- waterproof gaiters
Base Layer
- expedition-weight long john top
- midweight long john top
- midweight long john bottoms
- light wicking T-shirt, wool or polypro
- synthetic briefs
- synthetic sports bra (SPUNGIE)
- wool socks
- liner socks
- wool or fleece hat
- balaclava
- midweight wool or fleece gloves
- heavyweight wool or fleece mittens
- synthetic liner gloves
- waterproof overmitts
- goggles (2)
- plastics or insulated, waterproof hiking boots
- backpack
- trekking poles
- ice axe
- crampons
- lighter or waterproof matches
- firestarter
- headlamp w/extra batteries and bulb
- whistle
- 32 oz. water bottles (2)
- water bottle parkas (2)
- pocket knife or multitool
- map
- compass and GPS
- sunglasses
- chemical heat packs
- lip balm
- lightweight emergency bivy (~$30 at EMS)
- stuff that won't freeze
- Other
- Each 4-person "group" should have a first aid kit and a stove w/fuel.
TMAIL'S MEAL PLAN:
- Friday Night: PM and I will supply chili/rice and bread for Friday night and maybe mix in a Salad.
- Saturday morning: I will buy a couple bags of bagels that can get carried over into Sunday morning. I will also bring some OJ etc.
- Saturday Night: PM and I will supply one lasagna we are asking other to contribute to Saturday night. We suggest stuff that is pre cooked and can be heated up.
- Sunday morning: Can others contribute or take the lead last year we did Oatmeal/Eggs/Pancakes. (Buddy Boy Bro is bringing fresh eggs.)
- Everyone should also be responsible for bringing one or two gallons of water that everyone can use.
- Don't forget your individual supplies for the hike or specific things you like.
