Alpine Guides Gear Guide, Ep #3 | Clothing

Choosing what to wear in the mountains is crucial to keep you comfortable, warm, dry, and safe. IFMGA guide Jamie Robertson talks about layering systems and what to look for.

If you are coming on an adventure with us, do also refer to the specific "equipment checklist" on our website to find the exact gear you need to bring.

Some of our recommended clothing for NZ conditions are:

Glacier Shirt
・Earth Sea Sky Classic Long Sleeve Shirt
https://bit.ly/3L9joW6

Base Layer
・Ice Breaker BodyfitZone™ Merino Long Sleeve Top
https://bit.ly/36j4NZB
・Mons Royal TEMPLE MERINO AIR-CON HOOD
https://bit.ly/3KYiJXu
・Rab Force Hoody
https://bit.ly/3ItEEV1

SoftShell Jacket
・Rab Torque Jacket
https://bit.ly/3qt1aHl
・Rab Borealis Jacket
https://bit.ly/3N3NFrg

Down/Synthetic Jacket
・Rab Microlight Alpine Down Jacket
https://bit.ly/3uhtpKd
・Rab Cirrus Flex 2.0 Insulated Hoody
https://bit.ly/3tsWp2m
・Rab Zero G Down Jacket
https://bit.ly/3wx2Wv7

Hardshell Jacket
・Rab Muztag GORE-TEX® Pro Jacket
https://bit.ly/36zCplK
・Rab Latok GORE-TEX® Pro Jacket　
https://bit.ly/3tsXA1O
・Arc'teryx ALPHA SV JACKET
https://bit.ly/36bwDHj

SoftShell Pants
・Rab Torque Pant
https://bit.ly/3IoPICV
・Rab Incline AS Softshell Pants
https://bit.ly/3JBmzpl

Hardshell Pants
・Rab Muztag GORE-TEX® Pro Pant
https://bit.ly/3L2IAOi
・Rab Kangri GORE-TEX Pants
https://bit.ly/3IohuiQ

Thermal Pants
・Ice Breaker Merino 260 Tech Thermal Leggings
https://bit.ly/3wsg84m
・Mons Royal CASCADE MERINO FLEX 200 3/4 LEGGING
https://bit.ly/3wvPhnQ

Hat, Cap, Neck Gaiter
・Ice Breaker Cool-Lite™ Merino Flexi Chute　
https://bit.ly/3ioA4gj
・Mons Royal FIFTY-FIFTY MESH NECKWARMER
https://bit.ly/3IvOEgD
・Simms SunGaiter Cool
https://bit.ly/36E0fg3

Socks
・Ice Breaker Merino Mountaineer Mid Calf Socks
https://bit.ly/3N6gm7b
・Mons Royal MONS TECH CUSHION SOCK
https://bit.ly/3D9p3ZO

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Alpine Guides is New Zealand's longest established mountain guiding company, founded in 1966.

・Website: https://www.alpineguides.co.nz/
・Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alpineguides...
・Instagram:   / alpineguidesnz  

We also manage these winter operations.

・Ski The Tasman:　https://www.skithetasman.co.nz/
・Mount Cook Heliski:　https://www.mtcookheliski.co.nz/
・Methven Heliski:　https://www.methvenheli.co.nz/