Packing Lists

    • Clothing tops

      • Thin wicking baselayer for active hiking

      • Light thermal layer for active hiking (like a thin fleece or similar)

      • Midweight insulation layer for stops or if you’re chilly (like thicker fleece or light puffy jacket)

      • Heavy insulation layer for exposed summits or cold conditions (like a winter puffy coat)

      • Headband or hat to cover ears

      • Balaclava for protecting nose/cheeks (optional)

      • Thin gloves for active hiking

      • Thick mittens for stops (we can provide them)

    • Clothing bottoms

      • Thin baselayer or tights (optional)

      • Thicker hiking pants

      • 2 pairs of wool socks

    • Supportive hiking boots

    • Microspikes if icy

    • Trekking Poles (we can provide them)

    • Enough snacks that you can eat a granola bar-sized snack every 1.5 hours or so (energy bars, trail mix, dried fruit, and other high protein/calory foods are lightweight and great)

    • Substantial lunch (like a sandwich or similar)

    • 2 liters of water

    • Headlamp with batteries

Have a question about an item?

It’s okay if you don’t know the difference between a baselayer and a thermal layer. Or if you want advice about which microspikes work best. (We like these!) Just reach out with your question and we’ll get right back to you!