Climbing Equipment (provided, if needed)
- Harness
- Helmet
- Mountaineering boots
- Ice axes
- Mountaineering Boots & Crampons (not provided, but you can rent from Backcountry Experience or Ouray Mountain Sports)
Clothing
- Ski socks
- Warm hat that fits well under a helmet (no pom-pom!)
- Wool or Synthetic Base Layer (top + bottom)
- Mid-weight / breathable insulating layer
- Hardshell or softshell ski/snowboard pants
- Hardshell (waterproof + breathable) jacket
- Larger weight (i.e. 800 fill) ‘security’ puffy (down or synthetic)
- Gloves (two pairs are best – a lighter pair for going up & a warmer pair)
- Neck gaiter
Misc Items
- Sunglasses and/or Goggles
- Sunscreen and lip balm: water/sweat-proof
- Personal first-aid / repair kit
- Camera or Smartphone
- Headlamp
- Water bottle (at least 1 liter); *we do not advise Camelbacks
- Lunch/Snack food
- Backpack (for your gear, as we may have a short hike in)
**your guide(s) will carry a First Aid Kit, repair kit & rescue equipment