Mount Hood Summit Climbs

<div> </div><div>This gear list is for Mount Hood summit climbs.</div><div>_____________________________________________________________________________</div><div> Trillium Alpine Guides proudly partners 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><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>Midlayer Insulated Top -</strong> Lightweight fleece or synthetic insulation<strong> <br><br>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>Insulated Parka –</strong> Required, with a helmet-compatible hood and either down or synthetic insulation.<br><br><strong>Medium-weight Gloves – </strong>Lightly insulated and weatherproof. (Aniiu Viinson Light)<br><br><strong>Heavy-weight Gloves/Mittens- </strong>Insulated and waterproof. (Aniiu Viinson Glove)<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><strong>Gaiters – </strong>Keep snow out of your boots in soft or slushy snow conditions. Gaiters will also save your pants from crampon bites.<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.<br><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> <strong>Mountaineering Backpack – </strong>35-45 liters.<br><br></div><div><strong>Technical Climbing Gear </strong>Many of these items can be rented from Mountain Shop.<br><br><strong>Mountaineering boots – </strong>Full shank, insulated, waterproof mountaineering boots are required for winter and spring climbing.<br><br><strong>Crampons – </strong>10 or 12-point, steel crampons. Aluminum crampons aren’t suitable for winter and spring mountaineering in the Cascades.<br><br><strong>Ice Axe – </strong>50 to 65 cm long.<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 </a>Tahoma <a href="https://folkrm.com/collections/poles/products/kulshan-adjustable-folding-pole">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>- UIAA rated climbing helmet<br><br><strong>Locking Carabiners</strong> – 2 HMS (pear-shaped) locking carabiners for attaching to a rope and belaying.<br><br> </div>