Gear Requirements for All Winter Trips to the Summit
Also Visit: Health & Safety — Required Winter Gear
Due to space limitations on the snowcat, all belongings must be condensed as much as possible. For day trips, we recommend bringing a single day pack per person. For overnight guests, one duffle bag (no wider than two car seats) and one day pack per person works well. All essential outdoor gear items must be readily accessible while in transit to/from the summit station. Any trip participant who is not appropriately prepared with the required gear is subject to dismissal from the trip
Please note: we have included an example of each item listed simply as a recommendation. We do not require you purchase the specific brand items suggested.
Required for all trips
- Wicking base layer (e.g. EMS Techwick Midweight/Heavyweight Base Layers)
- Insulating mid-layer such as a fleece or parka (e.g. EMS Featherpack Down Jacket)
- Waterproof outer layer/shell jacket (e.g. EMS Thunderhead Jacket)
- Snow pants (e.g. EMS Freescape)
- Liner gloves (e.g. EMS Power Stretch Gloves)
- Warm outer gloves or mittens (e.g. EMS Summit Gloves)
- Ski goggles (tinted) (e.g. Julbo Goggles)
- Balaclava/face mask (e.g. EMS Power Stretch Balaclava)
- Wool socks (e.g. EMS Merino Wool Hiking Socks)
- Wool hat (e.g. EMS Power Stretch Beanie)
- Warm & waterproof boots
- Headlamp or flashlight
- Water bottle
Additional requirements for overnight guests
- Indoor “lounging” clothes & footwear
- Sleeping bag (one fitted sheet and a pillow will be provided by MWO)
- All necessary toiletries
- Food items (if special non-allergenic dietary restrictions apply)
Recommended for all trips
- Gaiters (e.g. EMS Spindrift Gaiters)
- Sunglasses (e.g. Julbo Sunglasses)
- Additional layers (e.g. EMS Classic 200 Fleece)
- Basic first aid supplies
The following will be provided by MWO if necessary
- Any appropriate traction devices (e.g. Kahtoola Microspikes)
- Trekking poles
