By ensuring that every field team member has certain core pieces of equipment, we can rely on each other to be safe and effective in rescue operations. Additional technical rigging and medical equipment is almost always carried, and your operations or team leader can modify your equipment load-out based on the situation.

For 2023 recruits and candidates, focus on the mandatory summer checklist. You will be required to present every item for your pack check from the summer mandatory section. If you become a recruit in 2023, you will have several weeks before your pack check is conducted. During that time you will have ample opportunity to see what other current team members are using, which can provide you some guidance on your own equipment choices.

Equipment List (Summer)

Mandatory:

  • Internal frame pack

  • Measuring Tape

  • Trail Tape

  • Pencil

  • Tracking Stick

  • Headlamp

  • Spare Batteries

  • Sunglasses

  • Matches/Lighter

  • Water 1 Liter

  • 15’ of 1” webbing (>= 17.5 KN)

  • Carabiner, locking.

  • 50’ of 8mm rope (>= 14 KN)

  • Team Shirt (provided by team)

  • Hiking Pants (synthetic)

  • Work Gloves

  • Shell Top

  • Lip balm with SPF

  • Compass

  • Watch

  • Mirror

  • Whistle

  • Knife/Multitool

  • Personal 1st Aid Kit

  • Sunscreen

  • PPE gloves

  • 2 Days Food

  • Team ball cap (provided by team)

  • Warm Hat

  • Appropriate footwear

  • Wool/synthetic socks

  • Spare wool/synthetic socks

  • Climbing harness (trad or rigging focused, preferably)

  • ATC (guide)

Recommended / Optional:

  • Bivouac

  • Sleeping Pad

  • Notebook

  • Spare Headlamp

  • Repair Kit

  • Large Trash Bag

  • Extra Water

  • GPS

  • Insect Repel

  • Iodine/Filter

  • Toilet Paper

  • Light Fleece Top

  • Shell Pants

  • Gaiters

  • Spare Warm Hat

  • Bandana

  • Sleeping Bag

  • Extra socks

Equipment List (Winter)

Mandatory (additional to summer):

  • Bivouac

  • Headlamp

  • Spare Batteries

  • Insulated Work Gloves

  • Shell Top

  • Sleeping Pad

  • Sleeping Bag

  • Sunscreen/Lip Balm

  • Shell Pants

  • Gaiters

  • Shell Gloves

  • Notebook

  • Knife/Multitool

  • Snowshoes/skis/splits/skins

  • Ski poles

  • Avalanche Beacon

  • Shovel

  • Probe

  • Heavy Fleece Top

Optional / Recommended:

  • Goggles

  • Stove

  • Stove Fuel

  • Long Underwear

  • Altimeter

  • Radio Harness

  • Map

  • Fire Starter

  • Repair Kit

  • Cook Pot

  • Extra Water

  • GPS

  • Second Warm Hat

  • Iodine/Filter

  • Toilet Paper

  • Light Fleece Top

  • Warm Face Mask

  • Mittens Shell Mitts

  • Spare Warm Hat

  • Bandana

  • Extra socks

  • Down Parka

  • Spare Headlamp

  • Earphones

  • Sit Pad

  • Heat Packets

  • Light Fleece Pants

  • Heavy Fleece Pants