Mountaineering Backpacking List
This list is the ideal Cascadian gear list. From base layers to technical gear and outer wear for the wettest conditions.
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Holly Mackin
Holly Mackin
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I was exposed to mountain culture in my college days at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and spent countless summers planting roots as a mountain guide in Grand Teton National Park. My passion for rock climbing takes me to the southwest every spring and fall frequenting areas like Indian Creek near Moab Utah and Red Rock Canyon outside of Las Vegas. In the winter, you can usually find me in the Tetons hunting for untouched powder and teaching snow science.
CERTIFICATIONS:
CERTIFICATIONS:
- AMGA CERTIFIED ROCK GUIDE
- AMGA APPRENTICE SKI GUIDE
- AMGA APPRENTICE ALPINE GUIDE
- AMGA SINGLE PITCH INSTRUCTOR
- AIARE INSTRUCTOR
- WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER/CPR
Some product links below are affiliate links. When you buy through our links, Holly Mackin and Cache7 may earn a commission. Thank you for supporting the outdoor community.
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Mountain Hardwear
Mountain Hardwear Stretch Ozonic Pant - Women's Black Extra Small Regular
Smartwool
Smartwool Everyday Cable Ankle Sock - Women's Frosty Green L 1 Pack
Beyond Yoga
Women's Beyond Yoga Spacedye Slim Racerback Cropped Tank Top 2024 in Red size X-Small | Lycra/Polyester
Mountain Hardwear
Mountain Hardwear Sunblocker Long Sleeve Hoody - Women's Bright Olive Heather Large
Smartwool
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Smartwool
Women's Smartwool Full Cushion OTC Socks 2025 in Green size Medium | Nylon/Wool/Elastane
Smartwool
Women's Smartwool Hike Light Cushion Crew Socks 2024 White size Medium | Nylon/Wool/Elastane
Smartwool
Smartwool Intraknit Thermal Merino Base Layer 3/4 Bottom - Womens Black/White Extra Small
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glove-liner
Rab
Rab Talus Active Shorts - Womens Deep Heather 6
Black Diamond
Black Diamond Fineline Stretch FZ Pants - Women's Black Large
Mountain Hardwear
Mountain Hardwear Chockstone Alpine Pant - Womens Black Medium
Arc'teryx
Women's Arc'teryx Atom Hoodie 2025 - M | Nylon/Polyester
Black Diamond
Women's Black Diamond Coefficient Fleece Hoodie 2024 Black size Large | Nylon/Elastane/Polyester
Rab
Rab Khroma Kinetic Jacket - Women's Deep Heather Medium
Black Diamond
Black Diamond Alpine Start Hoody - Women's Medium
Mountain Hardwear
Women's Phantom Alpine Hooded Jacket - Medium
Mountain Hardwear
Mountain Hardwear Stretchdown Hoody - Women's Dark Storm Heat Medium
Scarpa
Scarpa Phantom Tech HD Shoes Black/Bright Orange 44
La Sportiva
La Sportiva Bushido III Road Running Shoes - Women's Everglade/Zest 42.5
Petzl
Petzl Micro Traxion Pulley Orange
Blue Ice
Blue Ice - Choucas Light Harness - MD
Petzl
PETZL - RAD LINE CORD 6MM - 30m - Orange
Petzl
Petzl Sirocco Ultra-Lightweight Helmet With TOP And SIDE Enhanced Protection White Medium
Petzl
Petzl Partner Pulley
Petzl
Petzl Attache Locking Pear-Shaped Carabiner With Round Stock Basket Yellow
Sterling Rope
6MM Auto Block 11" Sewn Rope
Mountain Hardwear
Mountain Hardwear Trango 3 Tent
Msr
MSR Whisperlite Stove
Mountain Hardwear
Mountain Hardwear Phantom Gore-Tex 0F/-18C Sleeping Bag Alpine Red Long LH
Petzl
Petzl Tikka 350 Lumen Headlamp Grey
Thermarest
Z-Seat by Thermarest
Granite Gear
Granite Gear Pillowsack Stuff Sack Pillow
Msr
MSR DromLite 4L Bag
Katadyn
Katadyn Befree Microfilter Water Filtration System Blue 1 L
Thermarest
NeoAirA(R) XTherm(TM) NXT Sleeping Pad by Thermarest
Msr
MSR Blizzard Tent Stakes Single 312051
Nature Power
Nature Power Solar Powered Smartphone Charger with 5-Watt LED Light
Nalgene
Nalgene Sustain 32oz Wide Mouth Water Bottle with Screw On Lid - Pastel Green
Msr
MSR Reactor 1.7L Stove System
