What We Recommend to Bring

Remember, you can rent any of this stuff from us!

  • Waterproof hiking boots (1)
  • Tennis shoes or light hikers (1)
  • Wool or polypro socks – medium/heavyweight (5)
  • Polypro shirt, sock liners – 2 of each
  • Polypro long underwear —top & bottom (2)
  • Hiking shorts (2)
  • Hiking pants/fleece pants (1 of each)
  • Wool or fleece sweater/pull-over (3)
  • Water/wind-proof (Goretex) shell jacket (1)
  • Insulated rain/wind (Goretex) climbing pants (1)
  • Wool or fleece gloves – medium weight (1)
  • Wind/waterproof gloves — heavy weight (1)
  • Wool or synthetic stocking cap — windproof (1)
  • Sun hat (1)
  • Balaclava (1)
  • Gaiters – (1)
  • Sunglasses (1)
  • Walking stick – 1 pair
  • Expedition pack or duffel bag (1)
  • Daypack (1)
  • Sleeping bag (rated to 0 F) (1)
  • Headlamp (1)
  • Camp towel (1)
  • Pocket knife (1)
  • 1 litre water bottle (4)
  • Sunblock (30+SPF), sunblock lip balm & hand cream (1)
  • Large plastic garbage bags and ziploc storage bags of various sizes (1)
  • Lightweight toilet articles – toothbrush & paste, floss, hand and face cleansers (1)
  • Extra batteries (6)
  • Travel wallet (1)
  • Camera (1)
  • Energy bars, electrolyte powder & snacks (energy gel is best for summit day) — 2 per day