Gear guidance for Mt. Adams

[ashish]

I need some guidance on gear required to climb Mt. Adams South Route during mid-october. Looks like it's going to be pretty cold. The ranger was saying they had temps varying between 40s to 70s at the station now. So I am assuming it will be pretty cold up above come mid-october. I would like to know what among these will be needed:

 

- Plastic double boots vs. Sturdy backpacking boots (which accept strop-on crampons)

 

- Down jacket/parka vs. Primaloft 1 synthetic jacket.

 

Any info will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[sobo]

Boots: Leave the plastics at home and take the leathers, assuming that they are doubled. Lightweight leather summer hiking boots are NOT recommended in October.

 

Jacket: Either one, but if you take the puffy, make sure you have a shell to protect the down from getting wet.

[Lafayette]

I'd plan for the cold, and hope for the warmth. I've found October weather can change quick.

[genepires]

if you need plastic boots, you should prolly think twice about being up there at all.

 

bring the synthetic jacket.

[ashish]

Thanks for the info guys, I think I have a better idea now...

[pcg]

If you have insulated overboots you can probably still use those lightweight hiking boots and the strap-on crampons in October. Make sure you get everything fitted and are happy with the setup before you leave. You're gambling on a weather window of course. Current conditions are snow and 60 mph winds on summit.

[ashish]

Yep, I understand that... hoping for good weather... I would like to know the source of your information. I usually use the NWS and zoom in on the area.

[Andesite]

I see snowing and blowing 60 at: www.mountain-forecast.com

Never been sure how reliable that site is, but it is one of the sources that I consult before heading out.