Gear Requirements for All Summer Trips to the Summit

• Due to transportation space limitations, all belongings must be condensed into a single pack
• 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 Storm Front Jacket)
• Shell pants
• Pair of gloves
• Wool hat (e.g. EMS Power Stretch Beanie)
• Baseball cap
• Hiking Boots
• Wool socks (e.g. EMS Merino Wool Hiking Socks)
• Headlamp or Flashlight
• Water bottle
• Sunglasses (e.g. Julbo Sunglasses)

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

• 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