PACKING LISTS

* If you don’t have your own, I will provide.

** Necessary to have your own. If you don’t have, let me know and I can point you in the right direction.

+ Note that spring in the Rockies can vary from warm sun to passing storms dropping cold rain, sleet, and snow, with gusts - hence the layers.

• Backpack* (40-50 liter capacity) for packing in gear + backpack rain cover

• Tent* or sleeping hammock** (3 season). If tent: ground tarp, rain fly, tent stakes, etc. If hammock: rain fly, bug netting, underquilt, etc.

• Sleeping bag* (3 season)

• High elevation clothing**

  • Hiking shoes/boots (ideally waterproof or water resistant)

  • Layers (some lighter for the warmth of day, some heavier for the cold of evening/night + passings storms; more is better than less; thermals, hoodies, etc)

  • Extras in case of wetness: socks, more layers

  • Hat (or hoodie)

• Swimming trunks + small towel/shammy** (recommended but not necessary, in case we cold plunge)

• Headlamp + extra batteries*

• Water bottles (at least 2 liters)*

• Insect repellent* (layers are also helpful here; springtime mosquitos are a possibility)

• Sunscreen*

• Sunglasses**

• Toiletries**

  • Toothbrush/toothpaste

  • Toilet paper

  • Additional snacks/supplements (I will provide a late dinner and light breakfast the following morning)

  • Additionals (glasses, contact solution, melatonin, sleep aids, etc)

* If you don’t have your own, I will provide.

** Necessary to have your own. If you don’t have, let me know and I can point you in the right direction.

+ Note that summers in the Rockies can vary from hot sun to passing storms dropping cold rain and wind - hence the layers.

• Backpack* (40-50 liter capacity) for packing in gear + backpack rain cover

• Tent* or sleeping hammock** (3 season). If tent: ground tarp, rain fly, tent stakes, etc. If hammock: rain fly, bug netting, underquilt, etc.

• Sleeping bag* (3 season)

• High elevation clothing**

  • Hiking shoes/boots or trail shoes (ideally waterproof or water resistant)

  • Rain coat or waterproof jacket

  • Layers (some lighter for the heat of day, some heavier for the cold of evening/night + passings storms; more is better than less; thermals, hoodies, etc)

  • Extras in case of wetness: socks, more layers

  • Hat (or hoodie)

  • Swimming trunks + small towel/shammy** (recommended but not necessary, in case we cold plunge)

• Headlamp + extra batteries*

• Water bottles (at least 2 liters)*

• Insect repellent* (layers are also helpful here; mosquitos love summers in the Rockies!)

• Sunscreen*

• Sunglasses**

• Toiletries**

  • Toothbrush/toothpaste

  • Toilet paper

  • Additional snacks/supplements (I will provide a late dinner and light breakfast the following morning)

  • Additionals (glasses, contact solution, melatonin, sleep aids, etc)

* If you don’t have your own, I will provide.

** Necessary to have your own. If you don’t have, let me know and I can point you in the right direction.

+ Note that autumn in the Rockies can vary from warm dry sun to passing storms dropping cold rain, sleet, and snow, with gusts - hence the layers.

• Backpack* (40-50 liter capacity) for packing in gear + backpack rain cover

• Tent* or sleeping hammock** (3 season). If tent: ground tarp, rain fly, tent stakes, etc. If hammock: rain fly, bug netting, underquilt, etc.

• Sleeping bag* (3 season)

• High elevation clothing**

  • Hiking shoes/boots or trail shoes (ideally waterproof or water resistant)

  • Rain coat or waterproof jacket

  • Layers (some lighter for the heat of day, some heavier for the cold of evening/night + passings storms; more is better than less; thermals, hoodies, etc)

  • Extras in case of wetness: socks, more layers

  • Hat (or hoodie)

  • Swimming trunks + small towel/shammy** (recommended but not necessary, in case we cold plunge)

• Headlamp + extra batteries*

• Water bottles (at least 2 liters)*

• Insect repellent* (layers are also helpful here; autumn mosquitos and flies are a possibility)

• Sunscreen*

• Sunglasses**

• Toiletries**

  • Toothbrush/toothpaste

  • Toilet paper

  • Additional snacks/supplements (I will provide a late dinner and light breakfast the following morning)

  • Additionals (glasses, contact solution, melatonin, sleep aids, etc)

* If you don’t have your own, I will provide.

** Necessary to have your own. If you don’t have, let me know and I can point you in the right direction.

+ Note that winter in the Rockies can vary from mild to gusty and sub-freezing. Layers are key to navigating the cold. More is better than less.

++ We will have a fire throughout our waking time; it will be put to rest when retiring to our tents, and revived again in the morning.

• Backpack* (40-50 liter capacity) for packing in gear + backpack rain cover

• Tent* (4 season/winter). Plus ground tarp, rain fly, tent stakes, etc.

• Sleeping bag* (4 season/winter)

• High elevation clothing**

  • Socks (wool, at least above ankle height)

  • Waterproof winter boots (above ankle, for support + snow barrier)

  • Ankle gators (ideal if your boots are lower-cut, as they keep snow from falling into your boots; alternatively, if your winter boots run high up the calf, gators are not needed)

  • Snow pants (waterproof, ideally that cinch at bottom to keep out snow)

  • Thermal layers (for legs and torso) - more is better than less!

  • Winter coat (ideal: down jacket with removable waterproof shell)

  • Winter hat

  • Gloves/mittens (ideal: thinner glove liners + more robust mittens)

  • Neck gator/scarf

  • Optional: hand/foot warmers

  • Extras in case of wetness: socks, more layers

• Headlamp + extra batteries*

• Water bottles (at least 1 liter; more water can typically be melted from snowpack)*

• Thermos** (if you wish to have a drink of your own; separately, I will provide hot tea and a cup)

• Sunscreen* (winter sunburns are possible via reflected snow)

• Sunglasses** (winter sun reflecting off snow can be bright)

• Toiletries**

  • Toothbrush/toothpaste

  • Toilet paper

  • Additional snacks/supplements (I will provide a late dinner and light breakfast the following morning)

  • Additionals (glasses, contact solution, melatonin, sleep aids, etc)