Ice Climbing Gear List  

​The below packing list is to ensure you are prepared for your trip. Please review each section thoroughly. 

Required Clothing: 

• Gloves and mittens (multiple pairs are ideal: thinner gloves for climbing, thick gloves or mittens for belaying. Three to five pairs of gloves is not unreasonable) 
• Winter socks - ski socks work great 
• Base layer - top and bottom 
• Fleece/synthetic/down mid layers 
• Soft or hard shell pants and jacket (note: it's common to tear pant legs with crampons) 
• Down/synthetic over everything jacked (to be worn while not climbing) 
• Hat (consider fit under a helmet) 
• Face mask/balaclava 

Included for VA locations only (you can bring. your own if you prefer):

• Harness 
• Helmet 
• Micro-Spikes 

Optional/Suggested: 

• Gaiters (If you are new to crampons, gaiters can serve as a sacrificial layer and protect your pant legs. They are also great for deep snow conditions) 
• Sunscreen 
• Sunglasses or ski goggles 
• Camera 
• Vacuum bottle/insulated water bottle 
• Trekking pole(s)

Not Included: 

• Transportation (4x4 or AWD is highly recommended) 
• Food and water
• Backpack 
• Guide gratuity​

Please feel free to get in contact if you have questions. We look forward to climbing with you!