This list includes gear recommendations
for our most popular activities. These lists are not meant to be completely
comprehensive as many students will add or delete items based upon personal
gear preferences. If you have any questions regarding details of equipment
specifications, please feel free to email or call us and we will assist
you in your purchase and selection decisions.
| Recommended
personal gear for Ice Climbing:
Waterproof/breathable (W/B) shell jacket with hood
W/B shell pants or bibs
W/B Gloves or mittens
Spare pair of gloves or mittens
Wool or wool-blend socks
Gaiters
Fleece jacket/pullover or equivalent insulative layer
Top and bottom long underwear (medium weight)
Down jacket or equivalent belay coat (too warm for climbing
but nice to have while standing around on a cold day)
Stocking cap or balaclava
Small backpack or daypack
Two quarts of water
Snacks
Sunblock
Camera/Film
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| Recommended
personal gear for Rock Climbing:
Lighweight windbreaker or raincoat
Lightweight windpants or rainpants
Sunglasses
Ballcap for sun protection
Sunblock
Small backpack or daypack
Two quarts of water
Snacks
Camera/Film
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| Recommended
personal gear for Alpine Climbing in Winter:
Waterproof/breathable (W/B) shell jacket with hood
W/B shell pants or bibs
W/B Gloves or mittens
Spare pair of gloves or mittens
Wool or wool-blend socks
Gaiters
Fleece jacket/pullover or equivalent insulative layer
Top and bottom long underwear (medium weight)
Down jacket or equivalent belay coat (too warm for climbing
but nice to have while standing around on a cold day)
Stocking cap or balaclava
Sunglasses
Ballcap for sun protection
Sunblock
Small backpack or daypack
Two quarts of water
Snacks & Sack lunch
Camera/Film
Flotation device (either skis or snowshoes-rent
from Ouray Mountain Sports)
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Recommended personal gear
for Alpine Climbing in Summer:
Lighweight windbreaker or raincoat
Lightweight windpants or rainpants
Stocking cap or balaclava
Lightweight gloves or mittens
Wool or wool-blend socks
Fleece jacket/pullover or equivalent insulative layer
Trekking poles or walking staff
Sunglasses
Ballcap for sun protection
Sunblock
Small backpack or daypack
Two quarts of water
Snacks & Sack lunch
Camera/Film
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