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
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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.
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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
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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
