Please make sure you bring all the items on the equipment list. We have selected
these items with great care to give everyone the best chance of staying dry and
warm. The weather can be stormy at any time of year. Please call us if you have any
questions.
CLOTHING:
- Light or medium weight long underwear top – polypropylene or capilene (ex: Men’s Ortovox Base Layers, Women’s Ortovox Base Layers)
- Light or medium weight long underwear bottom – polypropylene or capilene (ex: Men’s Ortovox Base Layers, Women’s Ortovox Base Layers)
- Lightweight fleece (ex: Men’s Ortovox Hoodies and Fleece Jackets, Women’s Ortovox Hoodies and Fleece Jackets)or Softshell Jacket (ex: Men’s Ortovox Softshell Jackets, Women’s Ortovox Softshell Jackets)
- Down or synthetic insulated jacket (ex: Men’s Ortovox Zinal Jacket, Women’s Ortovox Zinal Jacket)
- Waterproof/breathable (Goretex or equivalent) pants or bibs (Men’s Ortovox Hardshell Pants, Women’s Ortovox Hardshell Pants)
- Waterproof/breathable (Goretex or equivalent) shell jacket with hood (ex: Men’s Ortovox Hardshell Jacket, Women’s Ortovox Hardshell Jacket)
- Warm socks – wool or wool/synthetic blend (ex: Men’s Ortovox Socks, Women’s Ortovox Socks)
- 1 Medium weight pair of gloves (ex: Men’s Ortovox Mountain Glove, Women’s Ortovox Mountain Glove)
- 1 Heavy waterproof pair gloves or mittens (ex: Men’s Ortovox Freeride Mitten, Women’s Ortovox Freeride Mitten)
- Heavy polar fleece or wool hat (ex: Men’s Ortovox Hats and Neckwarmers, Women’s Ortovox Hats and Neckwarmers)
- Buff, neck gaiter or balaclava (ex: Men’s Ortovox Neckwarmers, Women’s Ortovox Neckwarmers)
PERSONAL GEAR:
- 30-40 liter Ski Pack for one day trips (ex: Ortovox Ascent 32)
- Sun visor or ball cap (ex: Outdoor Research Hats)
- Good quality sunglasses
- Ski goggles (ex: Julbo Goggles)
- Sun block & lip crème (SPF 15 or more)
- Toilet paper
- Two 1 liter water bottles (ex: Nalgene)
- Lunch and snacks for each day
RESCUE GEAR: All gear must be requested more than 7 days in advance!
- Avalanche transceiver with good batteries (available to rent from OSG)
- Shovel (available to rent from OSG)
- Avalanche probe (available to rent from OSG)
SKI GEAR
- Touring Skis or Splitboard
- Touring ski boots
- Ski poles
- Climbing skins, ski crampons recommended sometimes
- Ski helmet (recommended)
GEAR NEEDED FOR OVERNIGHT/CAMPING TRIPS:
- Headlamp (ex: Petzl Headlamps)
- Eating utensils (bowl, spoon, & cup)
- Sleeping pad (ex: Thermarest NeoAir)
- Sleeping bag – down or synthetic (rated 0 to 20 degrees F)
- Good quality overnight pack: 60 liter capacity is large enough. This pack should have ice axe and crampon
attachments, should be a tall thin profile. Stay away from wide large packs, with lots of bells and whistles.
TECHNICAL CLIMBING GEAR: (for advanced objectives) All gear must be requested more than 7 days in advance!
- Crampons (necessary on some trips, available to rent from OSG) (ex: Petzl Vasak)
- Ice axe(s) (50cm to 65cm) long (necessary on some trips, available to rent from OSG) (ex: Petzl Summit)
- Harness (necessary on some trips, available from OSG, only provided upon request!) (ex: Edelrid Loopo Lite, Petzl Altitude)