Multi – Day Summer Climb Equipment List

Footwear

Our multi-day trips expand a variety of different types of terrain.  If you have questions about footwear, please contact our office and we will answer all of your questions.

Lightweight Mountaineering Boot – Trips in the before mid-July and those including  extensive snow climbing (e.g. Gannett, Granite)   require a lightweight mountaineering boot  NOT a plastic boot.

• Guide Pick: (Early Season) Salewa Crow GTX 
• Guide Pick: (Mid-Late Season Gannett or Granite) Salewa Mountain Trainer
• Guide Pick (Mid-Late Season Technical Multi Day) Salewa Firetail 3 GTX and ask if your objective might require technical rock shoes
• 4 pair of wool socks and blister prevention

Upper Layers

• Synthetic/Wool Long Underwear Top Guide Pick:Mountain Hardwear Butterman Hooded
• Synthetic T-shirt  Guide Pick: Mountain Hardwear  Metonic
• Insulating Jacket: lightweight down or synthetic – Guide Pick: Mountain Hardwear Dynotherm Jacket
• Soft Shell: fleece or pile Guide Pick: Mountain Hardwear A-therm Jacket
• Rain Jacket: waterproof/breathable with hood. Guide Pick: Mountain Hardwear Quasar Light II Jacket

Bottom Layers

• Synthetic/Wool Long Underwear Bottom Guide Pick: Mountain Hardwear Butterman Tight
• Hiking Short or Pant for approach Guide Pick:Mountain Hardwear  Chockstone Hike Short
• Synthetic Climbing Pant – Guide Pick: Mountain Hardwear- Toren Pant
• Rain Pant – Guide Pick: Mountain Hardwear Exponent Pant

Accessories

• Hat: lightweight to medium weight warm hat – sleek enough to be worn under a helmet
• Gloves: 2 Pair – one lightweight pair and  to medium weight pair – Synthetic but able to belay and have good dexterity. Guide Pick: Mountain Hardwear Plasmic Gloves
• Gaiters: only until mid-July

On the trail

• Large Pack- Internal frame only 70L+ Minumum for 5-6 day trips – Guide Pick: Mountain Hardwear- South Col 70 Outdry .
• Medium  Pack -Internal frame only,  50L+ for 2-4 day trips. Guide Pick: Mountain Hardwear Directissima 50
• Small Summit Packs – For 2 and 3 day technical multi-day trips (Grand/Cathedral Traverse) Must be large enough to fit all your personal gear plus ten pounds of food and water. Some trips will require an additional small summit pack for Technical Rock Climbs or summit days – Guide pick: Mountain Harwdwear Summit Rocket 30
• Water Bottles (2-3 L/Qt.) or H2O hydration system
• Water Treatment tablets
• Lightweight Bowl
• Insulated Mug
• Spoon and Fork
• 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,
  buff, camp suds, wash cloth, etc.

Some trips require (please inquire with JHMG):

• Sleeping Bag: 20 degree – Guide Pick: Mountain Hardwear Extra Lamina +20 Sleeping Bag
• Sleeping Pad: Closed-cell foam or Thermarest

Recommended & Optional Items

• Trekking Poles
• Camera and batteries, spare memory card
• Insoles: custom or after market
• Bear Spray
• 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.