Ice Climbing Equipment List

Be prepared to be out moving around in cold temperatures. Wear clothing made out of synthetic materials or natural products made such as wool or down. Cotton products are not acceptable. Clothing should be able to layer without encumbering your movement. If choosing down it must be kept dry.

UPPER LAYERS

Top Long Sleeve Synthetic or Wool: medium to expedition weight long underwear

Puffy Jacket: synthetic light weight down Guide Pick: Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Jacket

Soft Shell or Fleece Jacket Guide Pick: Mountain Hardwear A-therm Jacket

Shell Jacket with hood. Guide Pick: Mountain Hardwear Cloudseeker Jacket

Insulated Jacket– Hood Recommended. Guide Pick: Mountain Hardwear Supercharger Jacket

BOTTOM LAYERS

Bottom Synthetic or Wool Long Underwear Bottoms. Guide Pick: Mountain Hardwear 32 Degree Not So Tight

Shell Pant: full side zips and built-in gaiters Guide Pick: Mountain Hardwear Firefall Pants

Socks: Synthetic or wool. Sized for your boots and blister protection. Liners recommended.

HEAD AND HANDS

Gloves 3 pair: 1 light, 1 medium, 1 heavy pair Guide Pick: Cyclone Glove

Hat: medium weight that will fit under a helmet

Buff/neck gaiter

FOOTWEAR (CAN BE RENTED IN CODY FROM SUNLIGHT SPORTS. PLEASE CONTACT US TO INQUIRE ABOUT SIZING)

Boots – Should be rigid/step-in compatible, well insulated and plastic or hybrid. Boot should be specific for climbing ice

Gaiters – Tall

Crampons – Rigid with appropriate front points

TECHNICAL ICE CLIMBING EQUIPMENT – If climbing in Cody, you will be responsible for providing your own technical ice climbing equipment. If you do not have an item/items on this list, please contact the office with enough time for us to arrange something for you.

2 Technical Ice Hammers (No Adzes)

2 Ice Hammer Leashes

Harness

Belay device

2 locking caribiners

Helmet