Grand Teton Equipment List
FOOTWEAR
Objective Dependent – Scarpa footwear is available at Jackson Hole Mountain Guides for rent. JHMG also carries a selection of rock shoes for rent.
Sticky Rubber: required for all mid-summer climbs. (mid-July through Sept) (Available for rent)
OR
Mountain Boots: Trips before July 15, require a crampon-compatible mountain boot – Guide Pick: Scarpa Zodiac Tech  (Available for rent)
Rock Shoes for technical rock routes (Available for rent)
Socks: 2-4 pairs: sized for your boots and blister prevention
UPPER LAYERS
Synthetic/Wool Long Underwear Top
Synthetic/ Wool Sun Hoody
Synthetic T-shirt
Lightweight Insulating Jacket: lightweight fleece or synthetic
Insulating Jacket: Down or Synthetic
Rain Jacket: waterproof/breathable with hood
BOTTOM LAYERS
Synthetic/Wool Long Underwear Bottom
Hiking Shorts for approach
Synthetic Climbing Pant
Rain Pant
ACCESSORIES
Hat: lightweight to medium weight warm hat – sleek enough to be worn under a helmetÂ
Gloves:Â One Lightweight, One Mid weight
ON THE TRAIL
Alpine Climbing Pack. Internal frame only. 45 to 5O L for 3 or 4 day trip. Large enough to fit all your personal gear plus ten pounds of food and water.  (Available for rent)Â
Sleeping Bag Liner (available for purchase)
Water Bottles (2-3 L/Qt.) or H2O hydration system
Water Treatment – Steripen or other
Closed-toed camp shoes (optional)
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.
Lunch, snacks & drink mix.
Misc Items – Minimal: light knife, camera,
bandana, camp suds, washcloth, etc.
RECOMMENDED & OPTIONAL ITEMS
Trekking Poles
Camera and batteries, spare memory card
Insoles: custom or aftermarket
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
Extra down vest or jacket (June and September)
Expedition weight long underwear (June and September)
Extra gloves (June and September)
**Jackson Hole Mountain Guides supplies all the 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 in our Jackson office for $10 per day.
For your safety and comfort, bring synthetic and or natural fiber clothing for insulation. Cotton is NOT acceptable and down must be kept dry. Clothing should be able to layer without encumbering movement.