Mountain Mavericks

Equipment List

AMGA certified rock guides will be carrying a first aid kit, navigation equipment, inReach satellite device, repair kit, and survival supplies.

Sun Valley Guides provide:

  • Harness, helmet, climbing shoes, and belay device 

  • Ropes, carabiners, anchors, etc.

  • Maps, compasses, and a free trial for CalTopo mapping app

  • Tents, backpacking stoves, sleeping bags

  • Food for the overnight trip

*if you bring your climbing equipment, it must be in good working condition and purchased new within the last 7 years

 

What you need:

Personal items:

  • Lunch, energetic snacks (during the day trips)

  • 1-2 liters of water (hydration bladders work well)

  • Sun glasses, sunscreen, lip balm, and a hat

  • Day pack that is big enough to carry all personal and clothing items (~60 liters)

Clothing:

  • Warm layer such as fleece jacket, sweater, or other warm layer (regardless of hot weather)

  • Rain jacket

  • Lightweight pants or shorts (if weather is forecast to be warm), no cotton such as Jeans or Sweatpants

  • Breathable t-shirt is acceptable in warmer weather, but a sun hoodie is recommended

  • Sneakers or light duty hiking boots (no sandals/flip flops)

Overnight Items:

  • Insulated jacket or puffy

  • Lightweight gloves (weather dependent)

  • Beanie or lightweight wool hat

  • 2-3 pairs of wool hiking socks (Smartwool socks)

  • 2 pairs of underwear

  • Toiletry kit (toothbrush, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products, personal medication, etc.)

  • Camp shoe (lightweight sandals or crocs)

  • Sleeping pad (bring a patch kit if inflatable)

  • Sleeping bag (~30*F rated - SVG has some for rent)

  • Plastic bowl and spork for eating meals (Tupperware works!)

Rentals (backpacks, sleeping bags, SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT, etc.):

Sturtevants Rental & Cycle Haus (mention you are going out with Sun Valley Guides to receive a discount)
340 N Main St, Ketchum, ID 83340 
(208) 726-4501
Rental Link

Backwoods Mountain Sports
711 N Main St, Ketchum, ID 83340
(208) 726-8818

Elephant’s Perch
280 N East Ave, Ketchum, ID 83340
(208) 726-3497