Packing Lists
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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!