Packing List

FOOTWEAR

  • Comfortable hiking/trail running shoes or approach shoes

  • Rock Shoes for technical rock routes 

  • Socks: 2-4 pair: sized for your boots and blister prevention

UPPER LAYERS

  • Synthetic/Wool Long Underwear Top

  • Synthetic Sun Hoody

  • Synthetic T-shirt

  • Insulating Jacket: lightweight fleece or synthetic

  • Soft Shell: fleece or pile

  • Rain Jacket: waterproof/breathable with hood.

BOTTOM LAYERS

  • Synthetic/Wool Long Underwear Bottom

  • Hiking Short or Pant for approach

  • Synthetic Climbing Pant

  • Rain Pant

ACCESSORIES

  • Hat: lightweight to medium weight warm hat – sleek enough to be worn under a helmet

  • Gloves: one lightweight to medium weight pair

ON THE TRAIL

  • Trekking Pack – Internal frame only. 45 to 65 L for 4-5 day trip. Large enough to fit all your personal gear plus ten pounds of food and water.

  • Sleeping Bag (down compresses more)

  • Water Bottles (2-3 L/Qt.) or H2O hydration system

  • Water Treatment – I will provide but you can bring one too

  • Stuff Sacks: zip lock bags

  • Dark Sunglasses

  • Extra Contact Lenses

  • Sun Hat or Visor

  • Sunscreen (35+SPF)

  • Lip Balm

  • Headlamp and Fresh Batteries

  • First Aid – minimal: blister care, analgesic, etc.

  • Misc Items: minimal: light knife, camera,
    bandana, camp suds, wash cloth, etc.

  • Sleeping Pad: Closed-cell foam or Thermarest

RECOMMENDED & OPTIONAL ITEMS

  • Trekking Poles

  • Camera and batteries, spare memory card

  • Insoles: custom or after market

  • Bear Spray (optional)

  • Insect Repellent (usually not needed after mid August)

  • Headnet (only needed early season when bugs are really bad)

  • Closed toed camp shoes (optional) - crocs

COLD WEATHER CONSIDERATIONS

Early and late season temperatures require warmer clothing. You may consider additional clothing if you get cold easily or if it is unusually cold or windy.

  • Buff or neck gaiter

  • Extra down vest or jacket

  • Expedition weight long underwear

  • Extra gloves

FOOD

  • 4 Dinners (Freeze dried meals)

  • 4 Breakfasts (Oatmeal, Bagel, etc)

  • Lunches (Bars, Trailmix, Shotblocks, Hydration Powder)

  • Mug, Plate, Eating Utensil

*Food will be provided if you have opted for hiring a camp cook for your trip. It is still recommended to bring your favorite lunch snacks and supplies.