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 helmet 

Gloves:  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) 

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.

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