Gear Lists
Summer day trip
Personal essentials
- proper backpack
- sturdy boots (hiking or mountaineering)
- non-cotton pants (no jeans!)
- non-cotton top
- warm jacket (fleece or down)
- waterproof jacket
- waterproof pants
- long underwear (top and bottom)
- toque (hat)
- gloves
- head lamp + fresh batteries
- pocket knife
- whistle
- lighter or waterproof matches
- sun glasses
- sun hat
- 2L (at least) water
- lunch + snacks
- toilet paper
- gas money (bring change)
Shared essentials
- sun screen
- map
- compass
- first aid kit
Life is a lot better with
- hiking poles
- gaiters
- bug repellent
- GPS
Summer Overnight Trip
Personal essentials
summer day trip items plus
- eating utensils and bowl
- sleeping bag (≈0°C)
- sleeping pad
- dinner and breakfast
- toothbrush
Shared Essentials
summer day trip items plus
- stove with fuel (125ml pp/night)
- pot + matching pot gripper
- tent with poles and pegs
Life is a lot better with
summer day trip items plus
- sandals/crocs
- water treatment
- ear plugs
- fuel for lantern if hut trip
Mountaineering/Glacier trip
Personal Essentials
see summer day or overnight trip
- harness
- two prusiks
- locking biners
- crampons (check fit to boots)
- 3/4 or full shank mountaineering boots
- ice axe
Shared Essentials
- rope
- picket
Rock Climbing Gear
Personal essentials
- harness
- helmet
- belay device
- locking biners
- slings
- anchor sling
- stretchy pants over-knee long
- t-shirt etc
- light jacket for multi-pitch
- snacks/lunch
- 2L (at least) water
- sun protection
Shared Essentials
- rope
- quickdraws
- rock-rack (for trad)
Life is a lot better with
- chalk-bag
- approach shoes
- comfy shoes for hanging out
Winter Day Trip
Personal essentials
- proper backpack
- long underwear (top and bottom)
- midlayer
- warm jacket (fleece or down)
- waterproof jacket
- waterproof pants
- toque (hat)
- gloves
- head lamp + fresh batteries
- pocket knife
- whistle
- lighter or waterproof matches
- large plastic bag for emergency shelter
- sun glasses or goggles
- 2L (at least) water
- lunch + snacks
- toilet paper
- gas money (bring change)
- digital avalanche transceiver (beacon) + fresh batteries (non-rechargeable)
- shovel
- probe
- ski or hiking poles with large plates
Depending on your preference:
- ski boots, skis, skins
- splitboard, binding, boots
- snowshoes, hiking boots, gaiters
Make sure you have gear that fits together
Depending on the trip. If not sure, ask the trip organizer:
- ice axe
- crampons / ski crampons
- harness etc
- know the Avalanche forecast
- know the weather forecast
Shared essentials
- sun screen
- map
- compass
- first aid kit
- ski/binding repair kit
Life is a lot better with
- gaiters
- fleece pants
- ski-helmet
- snow saw
- rutschblock cord
- loupe
- crystal card
- CAC Avaluator card
Winter Overnight
Personal essentials
ski day trip items plus
- additional warm clothing
- fleece pants
- eating utensils and bowl
- sleeping bag (≈-10°C)
- 4-season sleeping pad
- dinner and breakfast
- toothbrush
Shared essentials
ski day trip items plus
- ski day trip items plus
- stove with fuel (400ml pp/night)
- pot + matching pot gripper
- winter-tent with poles and pegs
Life is a lot better with
ski day trip items plus
- hut booties
- water treatment
- ear plugs
- fuel for lantern if hut trip