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Check the course pages for a list of equipment needed for each field trip. These are guidelines only—modifications may be made in class. Reserve rental items ahead of time if needed.
The list below is a guide for gear to purchase before the course begins. Keep in mind, even seasoned climbers adjust gear over time to fit their needs. Be prepared for possible changes if certain items don't work as expected. If you need help choosing gear, reach out to course leadership before the course.
Note: Olympia's REI may not always have course gear in stock, so plan your shopping accordingly.
Attend the Pre-course Workshop to get gear recommendations and have your items checked by an instructor.
Carabiners
Carabiners
(2) Locking Pear-Shaped Carabiners (Large)
(4) Locking Carabiners (Medium to Large)
(6) Non-Locking Carabiners Solid or Wire-Gate
Large Locking Pear-Shaped Carabiner
Locking Carabiner
Non-Locking Wire-Gate Carabiner
Webbing, Runners, and Slings
Webbing, Runners, and Slings
(1) Personal Anchor 18mm/120cm pre-sewn double runner or chain style PAS (Personal Anchor System)
(1) Single Runner 5 feet of 1 inch webbing for tied nylon single runner or 60 cm pre-sewn nylon or dyneema runner
(2) Double Runner 9 feet of 1 inch webbing for tied nylon double runner or 120 cm pre-sewn nylon or dyneema runner
(1) Triple Runner 13 feet of 1 inch webbing for nylon triple runner (NOT pre sewn)
(1) Tied Runner at least 9.5 feet of 1 inch nylon webbing in a color different from your other runners. This will be used for a chest harness which you will size in class and tie with a water knot.
Pre-sewn nylon double runner
Pre-sewn dyneema double runner
1 inch nylon tube webbing
Chain Style Personal Anchor System (PAS)
Accessory cord
Accessory cord
(1) 5-6 feet of 6mm accessory cord
(1) 3-5 feet of 6mm accessory cord
(2) 5-6 feet of 5mm accessory cord
(1) 9-10 feet of 5mm accessory cord
(Optional) Hollow Block or presewn prusik loop
Accessory cord
Hollow Block
Belay Device
Belay Device
(1) Tube style belay device
(Optional) Assisted braking device (ABD)
NOTE: ABD CAN BE IN ADDITION TO TUBE STYLE BELAY DEVICE, NOT IN PLACE OF
Tube style belay devices.
a: Basic.
b: With friction grooves.
c: With friction grooves and anchor point attachment for auto locking mode (Recommended if planning to take the Intermediate Climbing Course).
Assisted breaking belay device.
Belay Gloves
Belay Gloves
(1) Pair of Leather Belay Gloves: Either half finger or full finger gloves are okay. These can be any leather gloves; they do not have to be specifically for climbing. Leather gardening gloves work great and are an inexpensive option. They must be leather gloves.
Belay Gloves
Helmet
Helmet
(1) UIAA approved climbing helmet. Helmets designed for other sports are not acceptable.
Climbing Helmet
Harness
Harness
(1) UIAA Approved rock climbing harness with belay loop
Climbing harness (required)
Glacier harness with detachable leg loops (optional)
Footwear
Footwear
(1) Pair of Rock climbing shoes
(1) Pair of Mountaineering boots, (not hiking boots). Full shank recommended, three quarter shank allowed as long as it is rigid enough to hold crampons. Look for a lip on the heel to hold step in crampons.
(1) Pair of Crampons. Steel only. Make sure to fit them to your boots beforehand
(1) Pair of Snowshoes. Rent or buy.
Rock climbing shoes
Mountaineering boots
Crampons
Snowshoes
Tools
Tools
(1) Nut Tool
(1) Rescue Pulley. Prusik Minding Pulley (PMP) style recommended.
(1) Snow Picket. 2 foot length recommended.
(1) Ice Axe (not ice tools) properly sized.
(1) Snow Shovel. Collapsible aluminum, not a driveway clearing shovel.
Nut Tool
Rescue Pulley
Snow Picket
Ice Axe
Snow Shovel
Mountaineers' Ten Essentials
Mountaineers' Ten Essentials
Navigation: map, plus compass, altimeter, and/or GPS (as appropriate)
Headlamp: plus extra batteries
Sun Protection: sun glasses, sun protective clothes, sunscreen
First aid kit
Knife: plus repair kit
Fire: matches, lighter and tinder, or stove (as appropriate)
Shelter: tent, bivy, or emergency shelter (as appropriate)
Extra Food
Extra Water (means to purify)
Extra clothing
Other non climbing specific gear
Other non climbing specific gear
◻ Large overnight pack 40L or larger for your gear
◻ Small lightweight summit pack for rock climbs
◻ Sleeping Bag - synthetic or down - should have a 15 degree or lower bag
◻ Insulated sleeping pad - check the R-value for snow camping
◻ Tent or Bivy - may work with another student in your group to share tent
◻ Bathroom kit - toilet paper, ziploc bags, blue bags, hand sanitizer
◻ (Optional) Trekking Poles
◻ (Optional) Plastic Tarp
Clothing – Required for Field Trips
◻ Weather appropriate hat, ear covers – beanies / synthetic baseball type hats / floppy hats for sun
◻ Long underwear – base layer – synthetic or wool
◻ Synthetic/wool pants
◻ Socks – 2 pair – synthetic/wool – liners can be used under socks
◻ Gloves/Mittens – water resistant and insulated
◻ Glove liners – synthetic or wool
◻ Mid layer jacket or pullover
◻ Rain Gear – jacket & pants
◻ Wind-resistant over jacket
◻ Heavy puffy jacket – down or synthetic
◻ Gaiters – should extend to knee – ankle gaiters are used for summer hiking
Your group leader will send an email to divide group gear for overnight field trips and climbs. Please be prepared to contribute something from the following list to the group.
◻ Stoves/Fuel
◻ Cooking Pot
◻ Water Filter System/Pump
◻ Snow Wands
◻ Bear Canister – can rent or buy – some ranger stations let you borrow for free and/or with a deposit
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