Summer Hut/yurt Trip

Equipment List

Night time temperatures can plummet to near freezing during the summer months, so it is best to be prepared for possible cold nights and mornings. There is a wood stove to keep the yurt warm at night, but it is necessary to bring warm clothing for windy/cold days in upper elevations.

Our trained and experienced guides will be carrying a first aid kit, navigation equipment, inReach satellite device, repair kit, water purification and survival supplies. We will also provide food and hot drinks for the duration of the trip.

 

Sun Valley Mountain Huts Provide:

  • Sleeping pad

  • Full Kitchen with cooking and eating utensils

  • Toilet/Paper Towels, Cleaning products (as well as a pit outhouse)

  • Magazines, books, paper, pens, games, playing cards

  • Limited supply of water (one 5 gallon jug/day)

  • Solar Lanterns for light

  • Solar power via USB connectors

  • Wood stove and firewood supplied

  • Sauna

  • Outdoor deck with seats (Coyote only: hammock)

 

What you need:

Mountain Bike Equipment (if biking):

  • Good working trail bike or e-bike

  • Biking helmet (CPSC rated)

  • Biking gloves (recommended)

  • Armor, knee and/or elbow pads (recommended for downhill/free ride trails)

  • Sneakers or clipless shoes (depending on pedal configuration)

Hiking Equipment (if hiking):

  • Light duty hiking boots or hiking specific shoes

  • Trekking poles (optional)

Clothing & Personal Items:

  • 1-2 liters of water

  • Hiking shorts / padded mountain bike specific liners or shorts (highly recommended)

  • Long pants

  • Long sleeve fleece or flannel/cotton shirt

  • Warm layer such as fleece jacket

  • Wind and water resistant shell parka

  • Puffy Jacket (for cold nights)

  • Two pairs of socks

  • Sandals or camp shoes for around the hut

  • Lightweight Gloves (optional)

  • Brimmed hat and ski hat

  • Sun glasses, sunscreen, lip balm and insect repellant

  • Compact overnight pack that is big enough to carry all the above items

  • Comfy clothes to change into at the hut (ex: cotton t-shirt and shorts)

  • Sleeping bag (40℉) with compression sack

  • Camping style pillow (not recommended - puffy jackets in a stuff sac work well!)

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

  • Camp Towel such as PackTowl

  • Swimsuit (for sauna and possible river dips)

  • Charging cords

  • Headlamp with spare batteries

 

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