Mountain Mavericks
Equipment List
What is provided:
● AMGA certified Rock Guide
● Guides will be carrying a first aid kit, navigation equipment, inReach satellite device, repair kit, and survival supplies
● Harness, helmet, climbing shoes, and belay device
● Ropes, carabiners, anchors, etc.
● Maps, compasses, and a free trial for CalTopo mapping app
● Tents, backpacking stoves, sleeping bags
● Food for the overnight trip
*if you bring your climbing equipment, it must be in good working condition and purchased new within the last 7 years
What you need:
● Lunch, energetic snacks (during the day trips)
● 1-2 liters of water
● Warm layer such as fleece jacket, sweater, or other warm layer (regardless of hot weather)
● Rain jacket such as Black Diamond Liquid Point Rain Shell
● Lightweight pants or shorts (if weather is forecast to be warm), no cotton such as Jeans or Sweatpants
● Breathable t-shirt is acceptable in warmer weather, but a sun hoodie is recommended
● Sneakers or light duty hiking boots (no sandals/flip flops)
● Sun glasses, sunscreen, lip balm, and a hat
● Day pack that is big enough to carry all the above items
Overnight Items:
● 1-2 liters of water (hydration bladders work well)
● Rain jacket such as Black Diamond Liquid Point Rain Shell
● Insulated jacket such as Black Diamond Vision Hybrid Puffy
● Warm mid-layer(s) such as Black Diamond Coefficient Quarter Zip Fleece, Black Diamond First Light Stretch Hoody, or Black Diamond Crux Hoody
● Lightweight pants (Cotton, jeans, or sweatpants not recommended)
● Breathable t-shirt for warmer weather and/or a sun hoody (recommended for cool or cloudy days)
● Lightweight gloves (weather dependent)
● Beanie or lightweight wool hat
● 2-3 pairs of wool hiking socks (Smartwool socks)
● 2 pairs of underwear
● Sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm, bug spray, and a brimmed hat
● Toiletry kit (toothbrush, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products, personal medication, etc.)
● Camp shoe (lightweight sandals or crocs)
● Day pack (~60 liters) that is big enough to carry all the above items
● Sleeping pad (bring a patch kit if inflatable)
● Sleeping bag (~30*F rated - SVG has some for rent)
● Plastic bowl and spork for eating meals (Tupperware works!)
Rentals (backpacks, sleeping bags, SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT, etc.):
Sturtevants Rental & Cycle Haus (mention you are going out with Sun Valley Guides to receive a discount)
340 N Main St, Ketchum, ID 83340
(208) 726-4501
Rental Link
Backwoods Mountain Sports
711 N Main St, Ketchum, ID 83340
(208) 726-8818
Elephant’s Perch
280 N East Ave, Ketchum, ID 83340
(208) 726-3497