Multi - Day Summer Climb 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 Approach Shoes: required for all mid-summer climbs (mid-July through Sept).  (Available for rent)

OR

Mountain Boots: Most trips before July 15 and all Gannett Peak Climbs,  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

OR

Synthetic/ Wool Sun Hoody

Synthetic T-shirt

Insulating Jacket: lightweight fleece or synthetic

Soft Shell: fleece or pile

Rain Jacket: waterproof/breathable with hood.

Bottom Layers

Synthetic/Wool Long Underwear Bottom

Hiking Short or Pant for approach

Synthetic Climbing Pant

Rain Pant

Accessories

Hat: lightweight to medium-weight warm hat – sleek enough to be worn under a helmet

Gloves:  BRING TWO PAIR – one lightweight to medium weight pair – synthetic or fleece material. If snow route, shell also recommended.

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.

Sleeping Bag

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.

Some trips require (please inquire with JHMG):

Sleeping Pad: Closed-cell foam or Thermarest

Recommended & Optional Items

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)

Camp Shoe – 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.

Buff or neck gaiter

Extra down vest or jacket

Expedition weight long underwear

Extra 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.

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