City of Rocks Equipment List

City of Rocks is at 7000 feet, which means you should expect to encounter all of the seasons in one day. In terms of clothing, we recommend bringing an assortment of layers. JHMG can provide all technical equipment: harness, helmets, rappelling devices, carabineers, and more, please just inform the office in advance of your trip of your needs.

Have gear questions? We’re here to help! Contact us at 307.733.4979 or info@jhmg.com.

Or dive into our go-to gear picks below - handpicked by our guides in collaboration with our partners at Black Diamond.

FOOTWEAR

Sticky Rubber Approach Shoes

Guide Pick: Scarpa Crux, Scarpa Crux Women's (Available for rent)

Rock Shoes (Available for rent)

Flip flops (comfortable shoe)

Socks - Lightweight wool or synthetic socks, sized for your boots and blister prevention: Light Crew Merino Socks

UPPER LAYERS

Synthetic/Wool Long Underwear Top: Men’s Lightwire LS Tech Tee, Women’s Lightwire LS Tech Tee

Synthetic/Wool Sun Hoody: Men’s Alpenglow Hoody, Women’s Alpenglow Hoody

Synthetic T-shirt: Men’s Distance SS Tech Tee, Women’s Distance SS Tech Tee

Insulating Jacket - lightweight fleece or synthetic:  Men’s Coefficient LT Hybrid Hoody,  Women's Coefficient LT Hybrid Hoody, Men’s Solution 2.0 Hoody, Women’s Solution 2.0 Hoody

Soft Shell or Wind shirt: Men's Alpine Start Hoody, Women's Alpine Start Hoody

Rain Jacket - waterproof with hood: Men’s Fineline Stretch Shell, Women’s Fineline Stretch Shell

BOTTOM LAYERS

Synthetic/Wool Long Underwear Bottom: Men’s Coefficient LT Pants, Women’s Coefficient LT Pants

Hiking Short or Pants (for approach): Men’s Pursuit Shorts, Women’s Pursuit Shorts

Synthetic Climbing Pant:  Men’s Alpine Pants, Women’s Alpine Pants

Rain Pant: Men’s Fineline Stretch Pants, Women’s Fineline Stretch Pants

ACCESSORIES

Hat: lightweight to medium-weight warm hat and a sun hat - both should be sleek enough to be worn under a helmet.

Sun Hat: 5-Panel Synthetic Cap, Desert Mullet

Warm Hat: Active Beanie

ON THE TRAIL

Backpack - Internal frame only. 35-40 L capacity: Speed 40 (Available for rent)

Water Bottles (2-3 L/Qt.) Or H2O Hydration system

Dark Sunglasses

Extra Pair Contact Lens/Prescription Glasses

Sunscreen: 35+SPF

Lip Balm: with SPF

Headlamp - with fresh batteries: Spot 400 Headlamp

First Aid (minimal): blister care, personal medicine. Guides will carry a large first-aid kit.

Lunch and Snacks

OPTIONAL ITEMS

Insect Repellent

Camera

Buff: Neck Gaiter

CLIMBING GEAR

If you have your own climbing equipment please bring it. If you do not have the below equipment – we can provide it.

Harness

Helmet

Climbing Shoes

Belay Device

Three Locking Carabiners

4 Shoulder-Length Slings

Chalk Bag

Roll of 2 Inch Athletic Tape

CAMPING EQUIPMENT

If you are camping with us, you need to bring the following items:

Insulated Cup

Bowl

Spoon

Sleeping Bag

Sleeping Pad

Tent

JHMG will provide the group gear: Stove, Fuel Pots, Pans, Cooking Utensils, 5 gallon water containers.

You will need to bring your own lunches and personal beverages. You will need to make arrangements with your guide and the office for breakfast and dinners along with any dietary food needs and allergies.