Rock Climbing, Mountaineering, Ice Climbing, Avalanche Courses, and Backcountry Skiing Equipment lists.
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ROCK HARDWARE
(ALL LEVELS)
❏ HARNESS
❏ HELMET (climbing)
❏ ROCK SHOES (comfortable)
❏ CHALK BAG
❏ BELAY DEVICE (Reverso-style) + LOCKING CARABINER (pear-shaped)
❏ 3 - LOCKING CARABINERS (D-shape)
❏ 4 - CARABINERS (non-locking)
❏ 2 - DOUBLE LENGTH SLINGS (2 x 120cm)
❏ 1 - CORDALETTE (5m x 7mm cord)
❏ 1 - STERLING 13.5” HOLLOW BLOCK PRUSIK
↪ADD FOR:
LEVEL 2 ROCK &
COMPLETE ROCK
❏ 6 - QUICKDRAWS
❏ 1 - GRIGRI
❏ 70m x 9.4-9.8mm DYNAMIC ROPE
❏ ROPE TARP
↪ADD FOR:
LEVEL 3 & 4 ROCK
RESCUE ROCK
AID ROCK &
COMPLETE ROCK
❏ RACK OF GEAR (set of nuts #4-10, single set cams 0.2 - 3”)
❏ 1 - NUT TOOL
❏ 6 - QUICKDRAWS
❏ 2 - ALPINE DRAWS
❏ 1 - LOCKING CARABINERS (D-shaped)
❏ 2 - CARABINERS (non-locking)
❏ 1 - CORDALETTE (5m x 7mm cord)
↪ADD FOR AID ROCK:
❏ 2 - DAISY CHAINS. 115cm or 140cm depending on height (above 5'8" 140cm)
❏ 2 - AIDERS. Minimum 4-step U-shaped work best (ie. Metolius Pocket Aider)
❏ 2 - ASCENDERS W/ HANDLES (left and right)
❏ 6-8 SPARE BINERS
❏ 1 - MICROTRAXION
❏ 1 - 2m x 7mm CORD (docking line)
❏ 1 - HAULBAG
CLOTHING FOR ROCK COURSES
(WEATHER DEPENDENT)
❏ SYNTHETIC PANTS
❏ SHORTS (only for hot weather)
❏ SYNTHETIC T-SHIRT
❏ SYNTHETIC LONG SLEEVE
❏ SYNTHETIC SOCKS
❏ WINDSHELL (ie. Arcteryx Squamish Hoody)
❏ WATERPROOF GORETEX SHELL
❏ WARM FLEECE SWEATER (insulated layer)
❏ APPROACH SHOES (trail shoes for dirt/rock)
❏ HAT (toque for cold, brim for sun)
NOTE: It is colder in Squamish than you might believe. The wind often blows creating a dramatic chilling effect. Please come prepared to stay warm while spending the whole day outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
PERSONAL GEAR FOR ROCK COURSES
❏ 30 liter BACKPACK
❏ 15 liter CLIMBING PACK (Level 4 Rock, Complete Rock)
❏ SMALL FIRST AID KIT (bandaids, pain killers)
❏ CELL PHONE (charged 100%)
❏ SUN SCREEN (SPF 30)
❏ SUNGLASSES
❏ FLUIDS (1 liter water)
❏ FOOD (ie. sandwich, granola bar, trail mix, apple)
MOUNTAINEERING &
CREVASSE RESCUE
HARDWARE
❏ HARNESS (can be lightweight)
❏ HELMET (climbing)
❏ BELAY DEVICE (Reverso-style)
❏ CRAMPONS (fit to boots)
❏ MOUNTAINEERING BOOTS (min 1/2 shank boots)
❏ 1 - 70cm ICE AXE
❏ 1 - 55cm SNOW PICKET w/ CABLE
❏ 4 - LOCKING CARABINERS (pear shape)
❏ 1 - TRIPLE ACTION LOCKING CARABINER w/ CAPTIVE EYE
❏ 4 - CARABINERS (non-locking)
❏ 1 - 13.5” HOLLOW BLOCK PRUSIK
❏ 1 - DOUBLE LENGTH SLINGS (120cm)
❏ 1 - CORDALETTE (5m x 6mm cord)
❏ 1 - NANOTRAXION OR SPOCK (progress-capture device)
❏ 1 - TIBLOC
❏ Petzl MULTIHOOK (V-threads)
❏ V-THREAD CORD (1.25m x 7mm cord)
❏ 1 - 19-21cm ICE SCREW (recommended)
❏ 1 - TREKKING POLE (without the basket)
❏ ***1 - 60m x 9.0-9.4mm DYNAMIC ROPE (VMG can supply)
CLOTHING FOR MOUNTAINEERING COURSES
❏ 1 - SYNTHETIC PANTS (ie. Arcteryx Gamma Pants)
❏ 1 - SHORTS (only for hot weather)
❏ 1 - SYNTHETIC T-SHIRT
❏ 1 - SPF40+ SUN-SHIRT HOODIE (ie. Arcteryx Cormac Hoody SPF40+)
❏ 1 - SYNTHETIC LONG SLEEVE (ie. Patagonia R1)
❏ 1 - SYNTHETIC SOCKS
❏ 1 - WINDSHELL (ie. Arcteryx Squamish Hoody)
❏ 1 - WATERPROOF GORETEX SHELL
❏ 1 - WATERPROOF GORETEX SHELL PANTS
❏ 1 - THERMAL JACKET (insulation)
❏ 1 - GAITERS (essential with baggy pants)
❏ 1 - THIN GLOVES
❏ 1 - SUNGLASSES (dark for snow/glacier)
❏ SPF SUN BUFF (pulled up over face for sun protection)
❏ 1 - HAT (toque for cold, brim for sun)
❏ 1 - CAMP SHOES (multiday trips)
NOTE: Some clothing on this list will be worn vs carried in the backpack. If you are a cold person, bring an extra sweater or jacket. The goal is to pack as light as possible. Critically assess each piece for weight and necessity.
BACKCOUNTRY CAMPING KIT
(for overnight trips)
❏ - 55L BACKPACK (for overnight trips 2 days)
❏ - 80L BACKPACK (for multi-day trips 3-7days)
❏ - 25L DAYPACK (summit pack with ice axe holder)
❏ - DOWN SLEEPING BAG (-5c)
❏ - FOAM MATTRESS (or light inflatable sleeping pad)
❏- 1-2-PERSON LIGHT WATERPROOF TENT
❏ - HEADLAMP (100% charged + extra batteries)
❏ - CELL PHONE CAMERA (100% charged)
❏ - GAIA MAPS APP (download free version for navigation)
❏ - POWER BANK (10,000 mAh for charging + cords)
❏ - PERSONAL ITEMS (TOOTHBRUSH, TOOTHPASTE, MEDICATIONS, TOILET KIT, SPF LIP BALM, SUNGLASSES, PACK TOWEL, BUG SPRAY, LIGHTER, SANITATION)
❏ - SPF50 ZINC OXIDE SUNSCREEN
❏ - DRINKING WATER TABLETS (ie. Pristine tablets) OR FILTER SYSTEM
❏ - FIRST AID (BANDAIDS, STERI-STRIPS, BLISTER PADS, TENSOR WRAP, TRIANGULAR BANDAGE, TAPE, GAUZE PADS, ALCOHOL SWABS, VINYL GLOVES, FACE MASK, POLYSPORIN, GRAVOL, BENADRYL, IBUPROFEN)
❏ - PLASTIC CUP
❏ - PLASTIC BOWL (SMALL TUPPERWARE W/LID WORKS)
❏ - PLASTIC FORK/SPOON (MSR spork)
❏ - KNIFE (small folding knife or multitool)
❏ - WATER BOTTLES (hydration bladders not recommended, 2x 1L Platypus bottles ideal)
❏ - TREKKING POLE (remove basket, for probing snow)
❏ - ***CANISTER STOVE (+ Lighter)
❏- ***100GM FUEL CANISTER / 2-PEOPLE / 2-DAYS (overnight trips)
❏ - ***230GM FUEL CANISTER / 2- PEOPLE / 3-DAYS (multi-day trips)
❏ - ***1L POT w/LID (TINY SCRUBBY, 30mLs CAMPSUDS)
❏ - ***BEAR SPRAY (1 bottle per 2 people)
❏ - ***BEAR HANG (50 FT orange parachute cord)
*** Shared gear. Can be coordinated before the trip.
NOTES ABOUT WEIGHT: It’s important to critically appraise equipment you carry in order to ensure a light pack. In the alpine, being efficient with a lighter pack means you will move faster. Think if you will use a piece of equipment or just carry it for peace of mind? Examples include shared equipment like first aid kits and toothpaste that each person will carry separately when in reality these items can be shared.
ICE CLIMBING
HARDWARE
❏ HARNESS
❏ HELMET (for climbing)
❏ ICE CLIMBING BOOTS (stiff with welts for ice crampons)
❏ ICE CLIMBING CRAMPONS
❏ BELAY DEVICE
❏ 1 - LOCKING CARABINER
GEAR
❏ 30-40 liter BACKPACK (with ice axe holders)
❏ SMALL FIRST AID KIT (bandaids, pain killers)
❏ CELL PHONE (charged 100%)
❏ THERMOS (for tea, hot chocolate, or coffee)
❏ SUNGLASSES
❏ WIDE MOUTH WATER BOTTLE (1 liter)
❏ WATER BOTTLE PARKA (prevent freezing)
❏ FOOD (ie. bars, nuts, cheese, chocolate)
CLOTHING
❏ 1 - SYNTHETIC PANTS (water resistant outer layer ie. schoeller or goretex)
❏ 1 - THERMAL LONG UNDERWEAR BOTTOM OR INSULATED PANTS (base layer)
❏ 1 - THERMAL LONG UNDERWEAR TOP (base layer)
❏ 1 - MID-WEIGHT FLEECE TOP (ie. Patagonia R1)
❏ 1 - THERMAL ACTIVE LAYER TOP (ie. Arcteryx Proton)
❏ 1 - ACTIVE INSULATION JACKET (ie. Arcteryx Proton UL)
❏ 1 - WATERPROOF GORETEX SHELL
❏ 1 - BELAY PARKA (ie. Arcteryx Alpha Belay)
❏ 1 - SUPER WARM MITTS OR GLOVES
❏ 1 - CLIMBING GLOVES (ie. Black Diamond Punisher)
❏ 1 - WARM TOQUE (fits under helmet)
❏ 1 - THERMAL SOCKS
AVALANCHE AST &
SKIING (Day trips)
EQUIPMENT
❏ SKI TOURING KIT, SPLITBOARD KIT, SNOWSHOES (with skins & poles)
❏ HELMET
❏ AVALANCHE TRANSCEIVER (3 antenna preferred)
❏ PROBE (3m probe preferred)
❏ SHOVEL (extendable handle)
❏ SNOW SAW (optional)
❏ FIRST AID KIT (blister kit, bandages, tape, pain killers)
❏ HEADLAMP (100% charged)
❏ SKI GOGGLES
❏ SUNGLASSES (weather dependant)
❏ CELL PHONE (100% charged)
❏ DOWNLOAD GAIA GPS MAPS (free maps app)
❏ LUNCH & SNACKS
❏ 1L WATER
❏ THERMOS (tea, hot chocolate, coffee)
CLOTHING
❏ THERMAL LONG UNDERWEAR BOTTOM AND TOP
❏ MID-WEIGHT FLEECE TOP (ie. Patagonia R1)
❏ LIGHT INSULATED JACKET (ie. Arcteryx Proton LT)
❏ WATERPROOF/BREATHABLE SHELL JACKET (ie. Arcteryx Beta LT)
❏ WATERPROOF/BREATHABLE PANTS/BIBS
❏ DOWN OR SYNTHETIC INSULATED PARKA (super warm)
❏ THERMAL SOCKS (worn)
❏ WARM HAT/TOQUE
❏ BALACLAVA
❏ 1 x LIGHTLY INSULATED GLOVES (for touring)
❏ 1 x THERMAL GLOVES
