What gear do I need to get myself?

Proper clothing and equipment is absolutely necessary to a safe and successful mountaineering trip. The gear and clothing lists provided by the guide services are specific to each mountain to meet the varied conditions that exist in each location. Weather extremes can range from 70˚F to 0˚F, with snow, wind, and intense sun. Versatility is the key to dressing properly, and layering allows you to do this most efficiently.

Mt Shasta Gear guide from the guide service (PDF)

Mt Whitney Gear guide from the guide service (PDF)

Mt Rainier Gear guide from the guide service (PDF)

Grand Teton Gear guide from the guide service (PDF)

Mt Olympus Gear guide from the guide service (PDF)

It is absolutely necessary to bring all of the items listed on your respective list. When in doubt, bring it! You can always leave unnecessary items at the trailhead.

Shasta, Olympus, & Rainier:

We will provide you with rented boots, typically Koflach degree.  If you want to invest in your own boots for mountaineering; you would be looking for a double layer plastic mountaineering boot or other heavy mountaineering boots that are compatible with step-in crampons.

Whitney & Grand Teton:

We can provide boots from our gear library if available but recommend that you purchase your own. These boots are going to need to be waterproof backpacking or hybrid mountaineering boots with either a full or ¾ length shank. The stiffer your boots are the happier you will be with the technical parts of your climb. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Mountain Hardwear suggestions for your gear package

Remember that your gear package includes up to $500 of gear from Columbia, Sorel, and or Mountain Hardwear.  This list tells you which items in the Mountain Hardwear collection would work on your climb. You can use it as a guideline for selecting gear. Items highlighted in yellow would be the ideal choice. You may choose a similar item from Columbia or another manufacturer if you prefer.

Please cross reference items with your mountain specific gear list.

Mountain Hardwear Gear Recommendations (PDF)

What about food?

Check the food page under Gear.