Grand Teton Equipment List

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

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 Approach Shoes: required for all mid-summer climbs (mid-July through Sept)

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

OR

Mountain Boots: Trips before July 15 require a crampon-compatible mountain boot – Guide Pick: Scarpa Zodiac Tech Men's, Scarpa Zodiac Tech Women's  (Available for rent)

Rock Shoes for technical rock routes (Available for rent)

Socks - 2-4 pairs of 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

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

Insulating Jacket - down or synthetic - Men’s Solution 2.0 Hoody, Women’s Solution 2.0 Hoody

Rain Jacket - waterproof/breathable 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 Shorts (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: BD Neck Gaiter

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

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) -  Speed 40 or Mission 55

Sleeping Bag Liner (available for purchase)

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

Water Treatment – Steripen or other

Stuff Sacks: zip lock bags

Dark Sunglasses

Extra Contact Lenses

Sunscreen: 35+SPF

Lip Balm: with SPF

Headlamp and Fresh Batteries: Spot 400 Headlamp

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

Misc Items – Minimal: light knife, bandana, camp suds, washcloth, etc.

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: Pursuit Carbon Z Trekking Poles, Trail Cork Trekking Poles

Camera and batteries, spare memory card

Insoles: custom or aftermarket

Closed-toed camp shoes (optional)

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 (June and September): Men’s Access Down Hoody, Women’s Access Down Hoody

Expedition weight long underwear (June and September)

Extra gloves (June and September) - Alpine Softshell Gloves

**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.