Mountaineering Checklists

Basic

  • Water, Snack food

  • Sunglasses, Hat, Sunscreen, Lip Balm

  • Rain clothing, Warm clothing

  • Gloves, Socks

  • Headlamp, Spare batteries

  • Pack

  • First aid

  • Navigation aids (map/compass, gps, etc)

  • Toilet paper

Hiking

  • Basic List

  • Footwear (shoes, boots, flip-flops)

  • Gaiters

  • Poles

Mountaineering (Basic)

  • Hiking List

  • Rope

  • Harness

  • Helmet

  • 2 slings, lockers, and non-lockers

Mountaineering (Rock)

  • Mountaineering (Basic) List

  • Rock shoes or mountaineering boots

  • Alpine rack (stoppers/cams)

Mountaineering (Snow & Ice)

  • Mountaineering (Basic) List

  • Boots, light footwear (optional)

  • Ice rack (screws/pickets/hooker/tat)

  • Crampons

  • Ice ax

Overnight

  • Shovel (when snow is involved)

  • Tent/shelter

  • Sleeping bag

  • Sleeping pad (and coupler)

  • Stove/fuel/pot/spoons

  • Booties

Skiing

  • Basic List

  • Ski boots (and stiffeners), skis, skins, ski poles

  • Avi gear (beacon/probe/shovel)

  • Goggles/clear glasses

Other

  • Passport (International)

  • Pillow (Car camping)

  • Medication

  • Change of clothes to leave at the car