Not included in the cost of the trip:

Anyone attempting this peak should be in good to excellent physical condition. You will spend much time at altitudes above 3,500 meters and will need to be as fit as possible to help with your performance.

While previous climbing experience or glacier travel is not required, previous experience backpacking and camping is recommended.

Group sizes on this expedition are kept small to increase the enjoyment of all members of the team, and to improve the chance of success for all. There will be a maximum of 5 members per each guide, with a maximum of two guided groups per trip.

• Boots - sturdy leather backpacking or light mountaineering boots (1 pr)
  
• Approach shoes - shoes for the lower mountain approach and around camp (1 pr)
  
• Sleeping bag - good to minus 10 Celsius range (1)
  
• Sleeping pad - Ensolite or Thermarest type (1)
  
• Backpack - internal frame, approx. 30-50 litres (1)
  
• Light weight hiking pants (1 pr)
  
• Hiking shorts (1 pr)
  
• Expedition style outer shell jacket with hood - Gore-Tex style (1)
  
• Full-zip outer shell pants (or bibs) - Gore-Tex style (1 pair)
  
• Thermal underwear for summit day - top and bottom, Poly-pro, Capilene, etc. (1 pr)
  
• Insulating pants - fleece or pile (1 pr)
  
• Lightweight gaiters - optional, good for keeping scree out of boots (1 pr)
  
• Gloves (medium weight) - wool or poly-pro (1 pr)
  
• Expedition style gloves or mitts w/removable liners (1 pr)
  
• Socks - synthetic, wool or wool blend (2-3 pr)
  
• Warm parka - down, fleece or pile (1)
  
• Sweater or vest - wool, fleece or down (1)
  
• Toque/warm hat - wool or fleece (1)
  
• Hat with sun visor (baseball cap, etc) (1)
  
• Bandannas (1-2)
  
• Glacier style sunglasses with side shields and nose shield (1 pr)
  
• Headlamp with extra batteries
  
• Personal kit - (toothbrush, foot powder, skin cream, pee-bottle, etc.)
  
• Personal 1st aid
  
• Misc. personal items (camera, book, cards, journal, walkman, blister kit, medications, etc.)
  
• Water bottles/hydration system - minimum 2 litres. No hydration systems for summit day, they will freeze - traditional water bottles only
  
• Sunscreen and lip screen (min. 30 spf & waterproof)
  
• Collapsible ski/walking poles (1 pr)
  
• Large duffel bag with lock (1)

When organizing your equipment, remember that the conditions in the wilderness of Mongolia and on the peaks will vary from +30 at lower elevations, to possible lows of -10 degrees Celsius on summit day. Outer clothing should be capable of venting, and you should be able to get in and out of it easily. Inner layers should be able to dry easily and retain warmth when damp. Take into account your own personal "warmth rating". If you know that your hands don't warm up easily, or your feet are always cold, keep that in mind.