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Gear Lists for Trips on Mount Shasta

It is important to be prepared when traveling into the wilderness and mountain environment. These lists can help you plan your trip on Mount Shasta

  • The Ten Essentials - Basic gear for safety, survival, and comfort.

    1. Navigation

    • Map (with protective case)
    • Compass
    • GPS (optional)

    2. Sun protection

    • Sunscreen
    • Lip balm
    • Sunglasses, goggles or glacier glasses

    3. Insulation

    • Jacket, vest, pants, gloves, hat (see Clothing)

    4. Illumination

    • Headlamp or flashlight (plus spare)
    • Extra batteries

    5. First-aid supplies

    • First-aid kit

    6. Fire

    • Matches or lighter
    • Waterproof container
    • Fire starter (for emergency survival fire)

    7. Repair kit and tools

    • Knife or multi-tool
    • Duct tape or other repair items

    8. Nutrition

    • Extra day's supply of food

    9. Hydration

    • Water bottles or hydration system (insulated)
    • Water treatment system

    10. Emergency shelter

    • Tent, tarp, bivy or reflective blanket
  • Mountaineering Gear Checklist

    Equipment Options (quantities depend on route)

    • Rope (dry preferred; 9mm-10.5mm x 60m)
    • Helmet
    • Harness (with adjustable leg loops)
    • Boots (crampon-compatible)
    • Crampons
    • Ice axe (with leash)
    • Belay/rappel device
    • Pulley
    • Climbing pack
    • Route description or guidebook
    • Locking carabiner(s)
    • Nonlocking carabiners
    • Runners—singles and doubles
    • Prusik cords
    • Hand protection (athletic tape, gloves)
    • Signaling mirror
    • Crevasse rescue gear
    • Avalanche transceiver
    • Shovel
    • Probe

    For Technical or Mixed Routes

    • Nuts
    • Nut extraction tool
    • Hexes
    • Ice tools (with leashes)
    • Ice screws
    • Camming devices

    Clothing

    • Wicking base layers (synthetic or wool)
    • Fleece jacket or vest
    • Fleece pants
    • Insulating jacket (down or poly fill)
    • Insulating hat, cap, balaclava or headband
    • Sun-shielding hat or cap
    • Socks (synthetic or wool) plus spares
    • Gloves or mittens
    • Gaiters
    • Rain jacket with hood (or soft shell)
    • Waterproof pants or bibs
    • Bandana or Buff (neck or face gaiter)

    Personal Items

    • Multifunction watch
    • Two-way radios
    • Cell phone in a protective container
    • Camera
    • Binoculars
    • Quick-dry towel
    • Lunch; energy food/gels/chews
    • Toilet paper / Human Waste packout bag
    • Sanitation trowel
    • Insulated sit pad
    • Handwarmer packets

    Permits

    • Summit Pass - required for any travel above 10,000 feet on Mt Shasta, regardless if you plan on going to the summit or not. $25 for 3 day or $30 for annual. Annual passes MAY NOT be self issued.
    • Wilderness Permit - FREE
    • Human Waste Packout bag
    • ALL listed above except for the annual summit pass are available for self issue at all the open trailheads or the Mt Shasta Ranger Station.
  • Backcountry Ski Gear Checklist
    • Skis snowboard or splitboard
    • Boots
    • Poles
    • Goggles
    • Helmet
    • Climbing skins
    • Ski wax, skin wax, waxing tools
    • Crampons/ski crampons
    • Pack
    • Avalanche transceiver
    • Snow shovel
    • Probe
    • Slope meter and snowpit analysis kit
    • Avalung or avalanche airbag survival pack
    • Multifunction watch (with altimeter)
    • Whistle/signaling mirror
    • Ice axe/Whippet self-arresting ski pole
    • Route description or guidebook
  • Backpacking Gear Checklist
    • Backpack
    • Daypack or summit pack
    • Pack cover
    • Tent, tarp or bivy sack (with stakes, guylines)
    • Tent-pole repair sleeve
    • Footprint (if desired for tent)
    • Sleeping bag
    • Stuff sack or compression sack
    • Sleeping pad
    • Pillow or stuffable pillow case
    • Whistle (plus signaling mirror)
    • Multifunction watch with altimeter
    • Trekking poles
    • Ice axe
    • Meals
    • Energy food (bars, gels, chews, trail mix)
    • Energy beverages or drink mixes
    • Stove
    • Fuel
    • Cookset (with pot grabber)
    • Dishes or bowls
    • Utensils
    • Cups (measuring cups)
    • Bear canister (or hang bags for food)
    • Nylon cord (50' for hanging food)
    • Backup water treatment
    • Collapsible sink or container
    • Packable lantern

    Clothing - Warm Weather

    • Wicking T-shirt (synthetic or wool)
    • Wicking underwear
    • Quick-drying pants or shorts
    • Long-sleeve shirt (for sun, bugs)
    • Sun-shielding hat
    • Bandana or BufF

    Clothing - Cool Weather

    • Wicking long-sleeve T-shirt
    • Wicking long underwear (good sleepwear)
    • Hat, cap, skullcap, balaclava or headband
    • Gloves or mittens
    • Rainwear (jacket, pants)
    • Fleece jacket or vest, and pants

    Footwear; Assorted Personal Items

    • Hiking Boots or hiking shoes suited to terrain
    • Socks (synthetic or wool) plus spares
    • Gaiters
    • Sandals (for fording, in camp)
    • Camera or helmet cam
    • Extra memory cards
    • Binoculars
    • Permits
    • Route description or guidebook
    • Field guide(s); star identifier
    • Outdoor journal and pen or pencil
    • Credit card; small amount of cash
    • Earplugs and eye shade
    • Toilet paper
    • Sanitation trowel
    • Hand sanitizer
    • Insect repellent
    • Bear spray
    • Toothbrush and/or toiletry kit
    • Biodegradable soap (and shower bag)
    • Quick-dry towel
    • Cell phone / satellite communicator / 2-way radios
    • Personal locator beacon
    • Post-hike snacks, water, towel, clothing change
    • Trip itinerary left with friend and under car seat