Gear Requirements for All Winter Trips to the Summit

• 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