We know this looks like a lot of gear. These items were selected for the safety and comfort of our Clients based on years of experience. Clients may consider renting the winter specific items at Feathered Friends, Ascent Outdoors, Whittaker Mountaineering, Next Adventure, or REI.
THE BIG FOUR
☐ TENT - Three-Season Plus Recommended - No Ultralight Please (Ex. Big Agnes Sheep Mountain)
☐ BACKPACK - 60 Liter or Larger (Ex. Gregory Deva 60)
☐ SLEEPING BAG - Rated 32 Degrees or Lower (Ex. Big Agnes Hazel 15)
☐ SLEEPING PAD - Insulated and/or R-Value of 5.0 or Higher (Ex. Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Ultra)
☐ HEADLAMP - 150 Lumens or Higher (Ex. Petzl Tikkina)
CLOTHING
☐ HIKING SHIRT BASELAYER - (Ex. Outdoor Research Echo Hoody)
☐ THERMAL UNDERWEAR SHIRT (Wool or Synthetic)
☐ INSULATED JACKET (SOFTSHELL PREFERRED) (Ex. Outdoor Research Ascendant Hoody)
☐ WATERPROOF RAIN JACKET
☐ PARKA (Ex. Mountain Hardwear Phantom Parka)
☐ THERMAL UNDERWEAR PANTS * 2 (Wool or Synthetic)
☐ INSULATED SOFTSHELL PANTS - (Ex. Outdoor Research Cirque II Pants)
☐ WOOL or FLEECE HAT
☐ SUN HAT (Ex. Trucker Hat)
☐ SUNGLASSES (Dark as Possible - Full Coverage)
☐ MID-WEIGHT INSULATED LINER GLOVES * 2 (Ex. Outdoor Research Midweight Liners)
☐ WATERPROOF SHELL GLOVES
☐ HIKING SOCKS * 3 (Ex. Darn Tough Hiking Socks)
☐ WATERPROOF INSULATED WINTER BOOTS (Ex. Scarpa Charmoz Boots)
☐ FOOT TRACTION DEVICES (Ex. Kahtoola Microspikes)
☐ GAITERS (Ex. Outdoor Research Verglas Gaiters)
☐ SNOWSHOES (Ex. MSR Evo Trail)
SELF-CARE & GENERAL ITEMS
☐ PERSONAL FOOD - Freeze-Dried / Just-Add-Water
☐ EATING UTENSIL(S) & INSULATED MUG
☐ PLASTIC WATER BOTTLE(S) - 2L Total Capacity (Ex. Nalgene)
☐ SUNSCREEN
☐ BATHROOM KIT - Toilet Paper, Wet Wipes, Disposal Bag, Feminine Hygiene Supplies
☐ PERSONAL MEDICATIONS
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ITEMS
☐ HIKING POLES (Ex. Black Diamond Trail Back Trekking Poles)
☐ EARPLUGS
☐ SMALL PILLOW (Ex. Big Agnes Round Mountain Inflatable)
