Clothing
Face Covering/mask (1 per day is ideal)
Plastic or latex gloves (to wear in office and van)
2-3 pairs underwear
Medium weight wool hiking socks x2 (one pair lightweight socks for summer trips)
Base layer/Long Johns, top and bottoms, Synthetic or wool. Needs to be tight fitting.
Full-length Hiking Pants
Short sleeve shirt
Mid layer bottoms (optional, based on your cold tolerance)
Mid layer puffy down, synthetic, or heavy fleece jacket
Outer shell, top and bottoms, must be waterproof (ideally Gore-Tex).
Thin liner gloves
Waterproof gloves/ mitts
Warm beanie
Balaclava/bandana to cover face (optional)
Sunhat and sunglasses
Boots, waterproof. Mountaineering boots are very helpful, but not necessary; they should however have a sole without a lot of flex to accommodate a heavy load and snowshoes/crampons. Ankle support is also a must. If you have questions please email [email protected]. Mountaineering boots are available for rent at local gear shops.
*Do not bring cotton- every item on this list should be synthetic or wool.
*Think about weight. We will be utilizing a layering system with lightweight clothing. Heavy ski and snowboard gear is not ideal. When weight is mentioned it is in reference to warmth factor, not physical weight.
Gear
Backpack 60+ Liters
Sleeping Bag 0 degree (down or synthetic fill)
Inflatable insulated sleeping pad
Headlamp + extra batteries
Bowl, mug, and spork
2 Nalgene water bottles, 1 liter each, widemouth please
Special snacks you may want *we provide all meals
First aid kit *your guides will have an extensive first aid kit
Medications
Sunhat/Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Lip balm (with a SPF rating)
Toiletries
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Personal Hand Sanitizer
Wet Wipes 5-10 in ziplock bag
Contact Lens items if needed and spare pair if possible
Toilet paper 1/4 roll in ziplock bag
Feminine products
Any personal disinfectant you would like (e.g. Clorox Wipes, or bottle)
Small lighter
Cash, credit card, or cash app for gratuity
Optional Gear
Camera/Cell phone
Travel pillow
Deck of cards
Notebook/pen
Map & Compass
Small pocket knife
Anything that is lightweight and might bring you joy!
*REA may be able to supply: Backpacks, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, or headlamps, on a first come first served basis.
If you have any questions, please contact us!
Face Covering/mask (1 per day is ideal)
Plastic or latex gloves (to wear in office and van)
2-3 pairs underwear
Medium weight wool hiking socks x2 (one pair lightweight socks for summer trips)
Base layer/Long Johns, top and bottoms, Synthetic or wool. Needs to be tight fitting.
Full-length Hiking Pants
Short sleeve shirt
Mid layer bottoms (optional, based on your cold tolerance)
Mid layer puffy down, synthetic, or heavy fleece jacket
Outer shell, top and bottoms, must be waterproof (ideally Gore-Tex).
Thin liner gloves
Waterproof gloves/ mitts
Warm beanie
Balaclava/bandana to cover face (optional)
Sunhat and sunglasses
Boots, waterproof. Mountaineering boots are very helpful, but not necessary; they should however have a sole without a lot of flex to accommodate a heavy load and snowshoes/crampons. Ankle support is also a must. If you have questions please email [email protected]. Mountaineering boots are available for rent at local gear shops.
*Do not bring cotton- every item on this list should be synthetic or wool.
*Think about weight. We will be utilizing a layering system with lightweight clothing. Heavy ski and snowboard gear is not ideal. When weight is mentioned it is in reference to warmth factor, not physical weight.
Gear
Backpack 60+ Liters
Sleeping Bag 0 degree (down or synthetic fill)
Inflatable insulated sleeping pad
Headlamp + extra batteries
Bowl, mug, and spork
2 Nalgene water bottles, 1 liter each, widemouth please
Special snacks you may want *we provide all meals
First aid kit *your guides will have an extensive first aid kit
Medications
Sunhat/Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Lip balm (with a SPF rating)
Toiletries
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Personal Hand Sanitizer
Wet Wipes 5-10 in ziplock bag
Contact Lens items if needed and spare pair if possible
Toilet paper 1/4 roll in ziplock bag
Feminine products
Any personal disinfectant you would like (e.g. Clorox Wipes, or bottle)
Small lighter
Cash, credit card, or cash app for gratuity
Optional Gear
Camera/Cell phone
Travel pillow
Deck of cards
Notebook/pen
Map & Compass
Small pocket knife
Anything that is lightweight and might bring you joy!
*REA may be able to supply: Backpacks, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, or headlamps, on a first come first served basis.
If you have any questions, please contact us!
