Saturday's climb under warm and sunny conditions caused many to burn. My normal routine for protection from the sun is to do the following:
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Wear a hat.
With my bald head this is a key element to keep my head from burning. It might be a little hot at times during the day, but it pays for itself many times over when I get home and don't have a burned head.
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Wear long sleeves.
As a base layer I wear a long sleeve synthetic hiking/climbing shirt. The weave of the fabric allows for the passage of air which help to keep me cool. It works well under a top layer to keep me comfortable as the temperature goes down. It also prevents my arms from burning.
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Light weight gloves.
Saturday I carried two pair of lightweight gloves. You will almost always have an ice axe in your hand the gloves help to prevent blisters from the axe and scrapes on icy snow. They also are very effective in keeping your hands from getting burned.
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Sunscreen.
I carry and SPF 50 "stick". It goes on pretty waxey, but the protection lasts and keeps me from getting burned. The stick is easy to put into a pocket where it can be easily re-applied. The stick only weighs a couple of ounces. I last purchased this at Safeway but I have also purchased it at Albertsons. It is important to re-apply this as the day progresses.
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Lip Balm.
Your lips can get burned too. this is the final piece to be comfotable on the day after the climb.
I hope that this is helpful for everyone
George McKee
"The mountains are not stadiums where I satisfy my ambition to achieve, they are the cathedrals where I practice my religion." - Anatoli Boukreev