Whitefish Summer Day Climb Equipment List

The Mountain Guides will provide you with all of your personal equipment needs for rock climbing including; harness, shoes, chalk bag, helmet and belay/rappel devices.

Montana Weather – It can be sunny one moment and raining the next or both at the same time.  Mornings and evening are cold and daytime is hot.  Bring layers for everything.  We live in a dry climate and our bodies need water, hydrate the night before your climb/ hike and be sure to bring more with you.  Consider freezing your water bottles or putting ice in them.  Light-colored and loose-fitting clothes will help keep you cool.

FOOTWEAR

• Sticky Rubber approach shoes, running shoes or hiking shoes: (PLEASE NO OPEN TOED SHOES)
• Sandals/ comfy shoes for the drive home

UPPER LAYERS

• Fleece or lightweight down sweater – Guide Pick: Mountain Hardwear Monkeyman Jacket
• Lightweight Wind/Rain Shell – Guide Pick: Mountain Hardwear Chockstone Jacket

BOTTOM LAYERS

• Leggings, Long shorts or Synthetic Climbing Pants – Guide Pick: Mountain Hardwear Super Chockstone Pant

DAYPACK

• Small daypack (25L) or Camelbak for snacks, water, and layers

ACCESSORIES

• Sun Hat – Baseball of full brimmed
• Water – Water bottles or hydration bladder
  • (May-Sept) Minimum 3 Liters
  • (Nov-April) Minimum 2 Liters
• Food: Energy Bars, fruit, sandwiches, trail mix. Bring Enough!
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen/ Lip balm
• Bandana
• Bug Spray

CONSIDERATIONS

Montana Weather – It can be sunny one moment and raining the next or both at the same time.  Mornings and evening are cold and daytime is hot.  Bring layers for everything.  We live in a dry climate and our bodies need water, hydrate the night before your climb/ hike and be sure to bring more with you.  Consider freezing your water bottles or putting ice in them.  Light-colored and loose-fitting clothes will help keep you cool.