Rock peak scramble Gear List

I can provide helmet and harness at no extra charge if you require.

Boots

  • Hiking/climbing boots - good for trails and off-trail scree as well as easy climbing. A stiff, mostly leather, waterproof backpacking boot with full ankle support and a stiff, lug sole is required.

  • Soft hiking shoes that are mostly fabric and have bendy soles will not work. If you can easily bend the sole with your hands the shoe is not appropriate. If you are uncertain that you have the appropriate footwear, please send a photo of your boots and we can discuss.

  • I do not have boots to borrow or rent. Options for boot rental are: Gear Up (Canmore).

Safety gear

  • Helmet - needs to be designed for climbing and in good condition - we can provide a helmet.

  • Harness - a sit harness with a belay loop - all soft safety gear such as a harness needs to be less than 10 years old - we can provide a harness.

  • Hiking pole/s (1 or 2). It is best but not essential that the pole collapses so it can be attached to your pack.

  • Headlamp (optional but recommended)

Clothing systems

  • Waterproof rain jacket

  • Waterproof rain pants

  • Light gloves

  • Warm hat that fits beneath a helmet

  • Climbing pants

  • Long johns

  • T-shirt

  • Long sleeve shirt

  • Soft shell or fleece/windshell combo

  • Lightweight insulated jacket

  • It is best to have synthetic clothing rather than cotton

Other gear

  • Water bottle - at least one liter

  • Lunch that you can eat "on the fly"

  • Camera

  • A backpack that all this equipment fits into (including a helmet and harness).

  • MORAINE LAKE TO LAKE O’HARA TREK: in addition to the above you will also need ice axe and crampons that fit securely to your boots.

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