Equipment and Gear Lists - Mountaineering

Equipment

Winter and Spring Mountaineering Equipment List:

• Non-cotton top and bottom base layers
• Puffy, hooded overcoat and/or other insulation layer (fleece, synthetic or down)
• Waterproof/windproof outer shell jacket and pants
• Wool (and liner) socks
• Waterproof snow gloves and mittens or spare gloves
• Lightweight climbing and / or fleece gloves
• Warm hat or balaclava for under helmet
• Baseball cap (optional)
• Sunglasses and goggles
• Sunscreen
• 2 liters of water (water bag/bladder not recommended)
• Lunch and quick energy snacks
• Crampon-compatible mountaineering boots with rigid sole**
• Gaiters
• Mountaineering crampons (non-rigid, 10-point lightweight designs are ideal)**
• Backpack (25-45 Liters)*
• Straight-shaft mountaineering axe**
• Harness*
• Belay device *
• Helmet *
• Beacon *
• Shovel *
• Probe *

*   UMA will provide you these items at no cost if you need them.
** These items are available for rent at local shops.

Overnight Winter and Spring Mountaineering Equipment List:

• Non-cotton top and bottom under layers (capilene or polypro)
• Puffy Overcoat and or other insulation layer (fleece, synthetic or down)
• Waterproof/windproof outer shell jacket and pants
• 2 pairs of Wool and liner socks
• Waterproof snow gloves and mittens, lightweight gloves
• Warm hat and sun cap, thin hat or balaclava for under helmet
• Sunglasses and goggles
• Sunscreen
• 2 liters of water (at least one wide-mouth Nalgene type bottle; water-bags not recommended)
• Lunch and quick energy snacks; drink mix (optional)
• Touring ski boots or plastic double mountaineering boots (warm and crampon-compatible)**
• Alpine touring, telemark skis, split snowboard with Climbing Skins or snowshoes**
• Ski poles with powder baskets**
• Beacon, shovel, probe*
• Backpack (min. 5000cu. in.)**
• Gaiters (optional)
• Crampons (light, flexible 10-point recommended)**
• Ice axe**
• Helmet*
• Harness*
• Locking carabiner and belay device*
• Sleeping bag rated to 0 F.
• Therm-a-rest inflatable sleeping pad and 1 ensolite pad or 2 ensolite pads
• Insulated plastic mug w/ lid, bowl & spoon
• Headlamp w/ fresh battery
• Toiletries

UMA will provide group gear such as tent and cooking equipment. UMA will provide dinner and breakfast.

*   UMA will provide you these items at no cost if you need them.
** These items are available for rent at local shops.

Overnight Winter Mountaineering Equipment List:

Rental Shops:

Black Diamond Retail

2070 E. 3900 South, Salt Lake City

(801) 278-0233

REI

3285 East 3300 South, Salt Lake City

(801) 486-2100

Outdoor Adventures at George S. Eccles Student Life Center

1836 Student Life Way

(801) 581-8516

Guidebooks and Map:

Guidebook: Utah Mountaineering Guide. By Michael R. Kelsey

Maps: Hiking the Wasatch. By the Wasatch Mountain Club & University of Utah Press