Alpine Climbing Gear

So much goes into what you will need, depending on the destinaton, approach and time of year.

If you are going on a Summit Adventure, come talk to our Mountain Team. 

Generic Alpine Climbing Gear List

Before you spend a fortune on gear, come talk to our Mountain Team.  A lot of this gear can be borrowed, rented or potentially substituted.

Basic Alpine List

• 10 Essentials

  • Headlamp that will fit on helmet

• Climbing pack

  • 40L for Day Summit

  • 55L+ for Overnight

• Rope(s) 

  • Dry preferred

• Helmet

• Harness 

  • With adjustable leg loops

• Ice axe 

  • With leash

• Footwear

  • Approach or Climbing Shoes

• Belay/rappel device

  • ATC Guide

  • Petzl Reverso

  • Edelrid Giga Jul 

    • Only if you already use this and love it

• Pulley

• Carabiners

  • Locking carabiners

    • 2-3

  • Nonlocking carabiners

    • 2

• Alpine Slings

  • Singles and doubles

• Prusik cords

• Hand protection 

  • Climbing Tape

  • Rappel/Belay Gloves

• Snow Gear if on Occasional Snow

  • Depends on what type of snow you will be on 

    • Crampons

      • If deep snow

      • Will need compatable boots

    • Mircospikes 

      • For limited snow travel on crusty snow

    • Snow Shoes

      • For deep snow that's soft