~Summer hiking gear list~

• **Comfortable backpack, 1200-1800 cu.in. capacity
• Comfortable durable hiking boots
• Hiking socks, extra pair for wet weather or long hikes
• Water - 2 liters (3 or 4 liters in hot temps)
• Protein, granola bars, chocolate, or trail mix
• *Rain jacket, preferably Gortex or other breathable waterproof material
• *Rain pants (same material)
• Lightweight fleece jacket
• Moisture wicking shirt
• Comfortable hiking shorts or zip off pants
• **Trekking poles
• Bandana
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Bug repellant
• First Aid kit (different sized adhesive bandages, antibiotic cream, non-porous tape, pain reliever, moleskin, personal medications including for allergic reactions to bees etc.)
• Compass
• Whistle
• Pocket knife
• Small lightweight flashlight or headlamp
• Hat with brim for shade
  
  

  *It is important to have these things available- sudden storms occur frequently. **Items available for rent

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  ~Winter hiking gear list (November- April)~

• **Comfortable backpack, 2500-3000 cu.in. capacity
• Waterproof insulated winter hiking boots
• Heavyweight hiking socks, extra pair
• Water in insulated carrier – 2 liters
• Protein, granola bars, chocolate, or trail mix
• Heavyweight water resistant shell jacket and pants
• Heavyweight fleece jacket
• **Pack cover or large plastic bag (to keep things inside dry)
• Warm hat and warm waterproof insulated gloves or mittens
• Fleece gloves to hike in (2 pr)
• Winter running tights or breathable pants with insulated layer under
• Long sleeved expedition weight moisture wicking shirt
• **Trekking poles with snow baskets
• First Aid kit (different sized adhesive bandages, pain reliever, moleskin, personal medications )
• Sunglasses
• Ski goggles
• Compass
• Whistle
• Pocket knife
• Small lightweight headlamp
• **Snowshoes and **crampons
  
  

  **Items available for rent

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  ~Strenuous above treeline gear list
  (June – October)~

• **Comfortable backpack, 2000-2500 cu.in. capacity
• Comfortable durable hiking boots
• Hiking socks, extra pair
• Water – 2 liters (3 or 4 liters in hot temps)
• Protein, granola bars, chocolate, or trail mix
• Moisture wicking shirt (if you must wear cotton, bring an extra to change at top)
• Comfortable hiking shorts or zip off pants
• *Rain jacket, preferably Gortex or other breathable waterproof material
• *Rain pants same material
• *Fleece jacket
• *Warm hat and gloves (even in August it can snow or hail up there)
• Bandana
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Bug repellant
• First Aid kit (different sized adhesive bandages, antibiotic cream, non-porous tape, pain reliever, moleskin, personal medications including for allergic reactions to bees etc.)
• **Trekking poles
• Compass
• Whistle
• Pocket knife
• Small lightweight flashlight or headlamp
• Hat with brim for shade if hot, fleece for cooler temps
• Lightweight gloves
• Large plastic bag to line pack with to keep items dry
  
  

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  *It is important to have these things available- sudden storms occur frequently. **Items available for rent

  ~Overnite backpack gear and clothing~

• **Comfortable backpack, 3200-4000 cu in capacity
• **Pack cover or large plastic garbage bag
• Comfortable durable hiking boots
• **Sleeping bag rated for appropriate temps
• **Ground pad for insulation and comfort
• **1 or 2 person tent (share tent= share weight to carry)
• **Trekking poles
• Eating utensil, mug, bowl
• Water (minimum 2 qts, hot day 100 oz or more)
• Snacks such as granola bars,chocolate, or trail mix (enough for the days out)
• Rain jacket, preferably Gortex or other breathable waterproof material
• Rain pants (same material)
• Fleece jacket, mid or heavy weight
• Hat for shade if hot, fleece for cooler temps
• Lightweight fleece gloves, heavier weight for cooler temps
• Moisture wicking shirt
• Zip off hiking pants
• Wicking undergarments
• Hiking socks, 2 prs
• Bandana
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Bug repellant
• First Aid kit (different sized adhesive bandages, antibiotic cream, non-porous tape, pain relievers, moleskin, personal medications including for allergic reactions to bees etc.)
• Compass
• Whistle
• Pocket knife
• Small lightweight headlamp
• Personal toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, biodegradable soap or cleaning towelettes, feminine products, deodorant)
  
  

  **Items available for rent

  (REMEMBER, LIGHTER IS BETTER- EVERY OUNCE COUNTS AS YOU ARE CARRYING EVERYTHING.
  AS A GENERAL RULE, WOMEN SHOULD NOT CARRY MORE THAN 25% OF THEIR WEIGHT.
  WHEN PACKING PUT THE ITEMS YOU MAY NEED TO ACCESS QUICKLY (SUCH AS RAIN GEAR) AT THE TOP OR IN AN ACCESSIBLE POCKET)

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  ~Rental list~

  PACKS
  
  • Small day pack (1200- 1600 cu.in.) $10
  • Medium daypack for high peaks and winter hikes (2200-3000 cu.in.) $20
  • Large overnite pack (3200-4500 cu.in.) $25
    
    SLEEPING BAGS ( Polyfill)
    
  • 40f bag for summer months 40oz $15
  • 20f bag for cool temps 48oz $20
    
    GROUND PADS
    
  • Therm-a-Rest Z- lite (72” x 20”x 3/4”) 15oz. $5
  • Therm-a-Rest Self-inflating (72” x 1 ½ ” x 20”) 24oz $15
    
    TENTS
    
  • 1 Person 48oz $20
  • 2 Person 70oz $30 (shared- pair up with someone, share the weight and the cost)
    
    
  • PACK COVERS
    One size fits all $5
    
    
  • TREKKING POLES
    Adjustable $15
    
    
  • SNOWSHOES
    Adjustable $15
    
    
  • CRAMPONS
    Adjustable $15
    
    (STOVES AND WATER FILTERS FOR OVERNITES WILL BE PROVIDED AT NO EXTRA CHARGE)

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