Summer Mountaineering

<div> </div><div> </div><div>This gear list is for mountaineering and alpine rock courses and guided trips that take place in July and August.<br><br></div><div>These programs include: Mt. Baker, Mt. Shuksan, North Cascades, 5-day Mountaineering Courses, 5-day Alpine Rock Courses<br><br>Overnight Programs require additional gear that can be found on the Overnight Program gear list.<br><br>5-day courses require additional technical gear that can be found on the Technical Climbing Course list. </div><div>_____________________________________________________________________________</div><div>We proudly partner with Arc’teryx Portland because they share our commitment to high-quality products that ensure your safety and happiness in the mountains. We entrust our lives to the gear made by Arc’teryx, and you can too!</div><div>_____________________________________________________________________________</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Clothing<br><br>Underwear – </strong>Wool or synthetic.<br><br><strong>Socks –</strong> Wool or synthetic.<br><br><strong>Long Underwear – </strong>Light to medium weight bottoms.<br><br><strong>Sun Shirt with Hood – </strong>Synthetic, quick-drying.<br><br> <strong>Softshell Jacket - </strong>Synthetic, lightweight and weather-resistant jacket.<strong><br></strong><br><strong>Hiking/Softshell Pants - </strong>Synthetic, lightweight and weather-resistant pants. <br><br><strong>Midlayer Insulated Top -</strong> Lightweight fleece or synthetic insulation<strong>. </strong> <br><br><strong>Waterproof Hardshell Jacket – </strong>Non-insulated, breathable, and waterproof jacket with a helmet-compatible hood.<br><br><strong>Waterproof Hardshell Pants – </strong>Non-insulated, breathable, and waterproof pants with a full-length side-zipper for putting on over boots in a storm.<br><br><strong>Light Insulated Parka –</strong> Required, with a helmet-compatible hood and either down or synthetic insulation.<br><br> <strong>Light-weight Gloves –</strong>Lightweight liner or softshell gloves for approaches and warmer conditions. (Aniiu Ossa XT)<br><br><strong>Medium-weight Gloves – </strong>Lightly insulated and weatherproof. (Aniiu Viinson Light) <br><br><strong>Warm Hat – </strong>Wool or synthetic, and snug enough to wear under a helmet.<br><br><strong>Buff – </strong>Protect your face, ears, and neck from the wind, cold and sun.<br><br><strong>Sun Hat – </strong>Baseball cap or packable sun hat.<br><br></div><div><strong>Personal Gear<br><br>Lunch/Snacks – </strong>1 lb per day of a variety of tasty, high energy foods. Each snack should be around 150-250 calories.</div><div><br><strong>Water Bottles – </strong>Two, 1-liter bottles or a 2-liter soft reservoir.<br><br><strong>Glacier Glasses – </strong>Should be high-quality, dark, and have side-shields.<br><br><strong>Mineral Sun Screen – </strong>SPF 30 or higher<br><br><strong>Lip Balm – </strong>SPF 15 or higher<br><br><strong>Toilet Paper – </strong>Just in case! Your guide will provide WAG Bags.<br><br><strong>Headlamp – </strong>For early starts, camp life, and emergencies<br><br><strong>Personal First Aid Kit – </strong>Moleskin, ibuprofen, aspirin, antacids, personal prescriptions, band-aids, and duct tape.<br><br></div><div><strong>Technical Climbing Gear </strong>Many of these items can be rented from the Mountain Shop in Portland.<br><br><strong>Mountaineering boots – </strong>¾ shank, waterproof mountaineering boots are great for summer climbs in the North Cascades.<br><br><strong>Crampons – </strong>10 or 12-point, steel front-point crampons. Aluminum front-point crampons aren’t suitable for typical steep climbing in the Cascades.<br><br><strong>Ice Axe – </strong>50 to 65 cm long.<br><br> <strong>Ice Tools and Ice Climbing Crampons –</strong>Only needed for the North Ridge of Mt. Baker. <br><br><strong>Trekking Poles with Snow Baskets – </strong>Highly recommended for saving energy on the way up and your knees on the descent. (<a href="https://folkrm.com/collections/ski-poles/products/pahto-ski-poles">Folkrm Pahto Poles</a>, <a href="https://folkrm.com/collections/poles/products/kulshan-adjustable-folding-pole">Folkrm Kulshan Folding Poles</a>)<br><br> <strong>Climbing Harness – </strong>Lightweight alpine-style with a waist belt and leg loops that can open completely. <br><br><strong>Climbing Helmet</strong><br><br><strong>Locking Carabiners</strong> – 3 HMS (pear-shaped) locking carabiners for attaching to a rope and belaying.<br><br><strong>120cm Sling</strong> – Used to create a personal anchor for rappelling.<br><strong><br>Tube-style belay device</strong> – Used for belaying and rappelling. Must be able to rappel on two strands.</div><div> </div>