Glacier Climb Packing List
Below is an overview of the Glacier climbing packing items participants should bring for a Mount Baker, Mount Shuksan, Mount Olympus, Glacier Peak, Mount Rainier or similar glacier climb in the Pacific Northwest during the summer months. Please note these are generic suggestions and may change depending on weather, route conditions or other factors.
PLEASE NOTE: The products linked below are recommendations/examples of items that work well for the trip/course but sometimes they may be out of stock. Please reach out to store@miyaradventures.com for alternative recommendations or visit our retail store Ascent Outdoors. The Ascent Outdoors staff are very knowledgeable and can help find you an equivalent product that will work well for your trip! All trip members get 20% discount on gear purchased from Miyar Adventures online store Or Ascent Outdoors retail store in Ballard. Discount code will be sent out in the confirmation email after trip registration. |
Climbing Gear for Glacier Climb Backpacking
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Backpacks for Glacier Climb Packing List
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Pack liner or Contractor bag to waterproof the inside of your pack. | ![]() |
Sleeping Bags for Glacier Climb Backpacking List
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Tent for Glacier Climb Backpacking List
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Miyar Adventures provides tents for trip members. A rental code will be provided near the start date of your trip and you will pick up your rental at Ascent Outdoors. If you prefer to buy & bring your own tent here are our recommendations: | |||
Three or four season tents will work as long as they can withstand wind to 35mph and are waterproof. No tarps, bivi bags, or floorless shelters please. Avoid non namebrand tents, as these often leak or are destroyed by wind. If you are not sharing your tent you can still use a 2-person tent and place your backpack inside the tent. A two-person tent should weigh less than 5 lbs. MSR Access 1 or 2 (good for larger people) | |||
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Shoes for Glacier Climb Backpacking List
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Head Gear for Glacier Climb Backpacking
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Gloves for Glacier Climb Backpacking
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Baselayers for Glacier Climb Backpacking
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Out Layers for Glacier Climb Backpacking
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Water Bottles for Glacier Climb Backpacking
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If you decide to use a hydration bladder rather than collapsible water bottles you increase the risk that your water will leak inside your pack. It is also difficult to refill from streams along the route. If you still prefer this we suggest an MSR drom or dromlite bag with a hydration hose (sold separately as a hydration kit). These bladders are more resistant to leaking when backpacks are packed tightly. |
Eating Equipment for Glacier Climb Backpacking
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Cold Weather Clothes for Glacier Climb Backpacking
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If low temps are expected to be 20F or lower also bring: | ![]() | ||
The thermos bottle can count toward your 3-liter water capacity. |
Personal Care Items for Glacier Climb Backpacking
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Food Item Ideas for Glacier Climb Backpacking
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A meal plan for a three-day climb includes 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches with snacks, and two dinners. Adjust this plan according to your trip schedule. The following are suggestions, not requirements | |
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