(Clearly still with all 10 fingers)
Modern equipment for trips into extreme conditions have made these expeditions easier than the earlier explorers who had to make good with clothing made of animal skins.
I bought most of my clothing at Mountain Mail Order (http://www.mountainmailorder.co.za/) who specialises in this type of equipment.
It seems the correct way to dress is in layers and having a good barrier against the wind. Not sweating is very important because the sweat turns to ice and multiplies into bigger problems. When the body gets cold it draws blood from the extremities to protect the vital organs and hence the fingers, noes, ears and toes "etc" get very cold which can lead to frost bite. So keeping them warm would help avoiding going home with little black stumps.
Clothing:
Thermal underwear/Willy warmer
Power stretch pants and top
Polartec tracksuit top and pants
Ski pants and down jacket
Pants and jacket rain suit
Also extra Polartec top with removable sleeves
Baffin boots which are absolutely amazing http://www.baffin.com/
Three layers of varying thickeness of socks and similarly gloves.
PS. I might also wear two layers of knee high stockings. (Got you wondering?) It's an old army trick to avoid blisters.
Polartec Buff around the neck which can extend over the head.
Polartec balaclava
Wind proof beeny which extends below the ears
Moms woolen beeny
Skiing goggles which cut out 100% of UV and 'dont' fog up.
Polarized sunglasses
Sleeping
2 Therm rest ground mats
2 Sleeping bags and sleeping bag liner. Inside each other.
My favourite blow up pillow.
Tooth brush and hand towel.
How the toilet arrangement work I am yet to figure out.
Stack of snacky type foods, chocolates and biscuits etc.
2 Digital Cameras with total of 5 gig cards for each and 4 sets batteries for each.
1 El' cheapo film camera
Ciao
Ricky
