Trekking and mountaineering in the Quebrada de Matienzo - Pico Titan - Mendoza - Limit with Chile

Required equipment

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT *** (If this equipment is not available, the guides reserve the right to participate in the trekking)

• Trekking-expedition backpack (60 to 80 litres) *** - Note on backpacks: CLICK HERE
• Sleeping bag for trekking (ext temp from 0 to -5°) (eg 600 gs. of down or good synthetic). ***
• Insulating mat (10 to 15mm). ***
• Trekking stick ***
• crampons (possible to rent)
• Piqueta-Piolet (possible to rent)
• Helmet (possible to rent)

CLOTHING

• Socks: several pairs of trekking
• Underwear
• 1 pair of trekking boots (in conditions) ***. (Keep in mind that on the December date there is snow above)
• 1 second pair of light shoes to wade (cross rivers) and get wet. Running type - (NO CROCS - NO SANDALS) ***
• Long trekking pants (NO JEAN)
• Long interior pants or leggings (not mandatory)
• Dry fit synthetic short-sleeved t-shirts
• Long sleeve shirt
• Coats: Fleece jacket and duvet jacket (feather)
• Waterproof jacket (ideal also breathable and windproof) ***
• 1 sun hat (with flaps)
• 1 bandana to cover the neck from the sun (multifunction bandanas type Buff)
• Warm gloves.
• Warm hat

PERSONAL ELEMENTS

• Passport/ID
• Travel Medical insurance

OTHER ELEMENTS

• Headlamp with batteries (Batteries). ***
• Mountain sunglasses.
• Sunscreen (not less than factor 45). Lip balm
• Toilet paper. Handkerchiefs
• Baby wipes.

KITCHEN FOR PERSONAL USE

• Water containers for at least 2 liters (it can be a plastic bottle)
• Cutlery / Plate or tupperware (not glass or aluminum) / Plastic or ceramic glass or jar (not glass or aluminum).

OPTIONAL, not mandatory (see space and weight)

• SILVER TAPE, for blisters and repairs.
• Mate, bombilla and yerba
• Steel thermos
• Telescope, monocle. Photographic or video equipment.
• Book, notebook, travel diary, pencil, pen.
• Games; cards, dice, etc.
• Penknife
• Whistle and lighter.