Mountain Rock Class Equipment List

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 your movement.

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 or Scarpa Kalipe  (Available for rent)
• Rock Shoes for technical rock (Available for rent)
  • *Rock shoes are not required for Grand Teton Prep Day class

Upper Layers

• Synthetic/ Wool Sun Hoody
• Synthetic T-shirt
• Soft Shell: fleece or pile
• Rain Jacket: waterproof/breathable with hood

Bottom Layers

• Shorts
• Synthetic Climbing Pant
• Rain Pant

Accessories

• Gloves – non-insulated with leather palm

On the Trail

• Back Pack: internal frame, 30 Liter capacity (2000 cu in)
• Water Bottles (2-3 L/Qt.) orr H2O Hydration system
• Dark Sunglasses
• Extra Pair Contact Lens
• Sun Hat or Visor
• Sunscreen (35+SPF)
• Lip Balm
• Insect Repellent (until early August)
• Lunch and Snacks

Optional Items

• Trekking Poles
• Camera

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.

• Down Jacket
• Vest
• Medium-weight Long Underwear

**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.