Gannet Peak Equipment List

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

FOOTWEAR

Trail running shoes: For the beginning and end of the trip trail runners or a lightweight hiking shoe for more ankle support.

Guide Pick: Scarpa Rush trail runner

Scarpa Rush Men’s 

Scarpa Rush Women’s

Looking for more support: Scarpa Rush Mid GTX

Rush Mid Men’s 

Rush Mid Women’s

Mountain Boots: All Gannett Peak Climbs, require a crampon-compatible mountain boot.

Guide Pick: Scarpa Zodiac Tech Men's, Scarpa Zodiac Tech Women's

Boots are also available for rent at the JHMG office.  

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

 1- 2 Insulating Jackets - lightweight fleece or synthetic:  Men’s Coefficient LT Hybrid Hoody,  Women’s Coefficient 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

Buff: Neck Gaiter

Gloves: BRING TWO PAIRS – lightweight to medium weight/synthetic or fleece. - Crag Gloves, Midweight Softshell Gloves 

ON THE TRAIL

Alpine Climbing Pack: Internal frame only. 50  to 60 L for a 2 or 6-day trip. Large enough to fit all your personal gear plus ten pounds of food and water. (Available for rent): Mission 55

Sleeping Bag: (Available for rent) Synthetic 30-degree bags.

Sleeping Pad: Closed-cell foam or Thermarest

Water Bottles: (2-3 L/Qt of capacity) or H2O hydration system, half liter Nalgene is nice to use additionally for hot drinks.

Water Treatment: Steripen or filter in bottle or drops

Dark Sunglasses

Extra Contact Lenses

Sunscreen: 35+SPF

Lip Balm: with SPF

Headlamp - with fresh batteries: Spot 400 Headlamp

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

Long Camping Spoon

Lunch, Snacks & Drink Mix:

- Lunch on the first day can be more robust such as a deli sandwich (keep the trash to a minimum since you will be carrying it)

- Trail lunch consists of snacks throughout the day. Aim for a variety of items including sweet, salty, fat, and proteins

- Examples: beef jerky, cheese and crackers, dried fruit, bars, candy, PB&J, etc. 

- Find a balance between high-calorie foods and space/weight in your pack

- Drink mixes with electrolytes

- Make sure to save some of your favorite snacks for summit day

RECOMMENDED & OPTIONAL ITEMS

Trekking Poles - highly recommended to help with uneven terrain: Pursuit Carbon Z Trekking Poles, Trail Cork Trekking Poles

Stuff Sacks: Ziplock bags for organization

Camera 

Insoles: custom or aftermarket

Insect Repellent 

Headnet 

Camp Shoe: lightweight

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.

Extra down vest or jacket: Men’s Access Down Hoody, Women’s Access Down Hoody

Expedition weight long underwear

Extra gloves -  Alpine Softshell Gloves

**The Mountain Guides supplies all rock climbing gear, harnesses, helmets, locking carabiners & belay/rappel devices, crampons, and ice axes. However, you are welcome to bring your own equipment. Please coordinate with our office for gear checks. Backpacks, rock shoes, and boots can all be rented & purchased in our Jackson office.

For your safety and comfort, bring synthetic and or natural fiber clothing for insulation. Cotton is NOT recommended and down must be kept dry. Clothing should be able to layer without encumbering movement.