Granite Peak Climb Equipment List

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: required for all mid-summer climbs (mid-Aug through Sept).

Guide Pick: Scarpa Crux, Scarpa Crux Women's

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

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

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 Hoody, Men’s Solution 2.0 Hoody, Women’s Solution 2.0 Hoody

Soft Shell - fleece or pile: Men's Alpine Start Hoody, Women's Alpine Start Hoody

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

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: BD 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. 45 to 5O L for 2 or 4 day trip. Large enough to fit all your personal gear plus ten pounds of food and water. (Available for rent): Mission 55

Sleeping Bag

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

Personal Cup/Bowl and Utensils

Stuff Sacks: Ziplock bags for organization

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.

Lunch, Snacks & Drink Mix:

- 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

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

SOME TRIPS REQUIRE (PLEASE INQUIRE WITH TMGM)

Sleeping Pad: Closed-cell foam or Thermarest

RECOMMENDED & OPTIONAL ITEMS:

Trekking Poles: Pursuit Carbon Z Trekking Poles, Trail Cork Trekking Poles

Camera and batteries, spare memory card

Insoles: custom or aftermarket

Insect Repellent (Ask the office if this is necessary)

Headnet (Ask the office if this is necessary)

Closed-toed camp shoes - 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 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 & 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.