List of Recommended Clothing
Weather can be unpredictable in the Canadian Rockies. We encourage you to come prepared with appropriate clothing, weatherproof layers as well as sunblock, sunglasses and water. As most of our trips involve an approach varying in distance, hiking boots or sturdy walking shoes are necessary for Rock Climbing. Footwear is provided for the Tread Lightly Glacier Hike.
Rock Climbing Clothing List
Similar what you’d wear for a walk:
- T-Shirt – Cotton for warm weather, synthetic for multi-pitch or cool weather
- Comfortable Pants – Loose fitting, cotton for warm weather, synthetic for multi-pitch or cold weather
- Insulation Layer Top – Fleece or wool sweater/jacket
- Waterproof Jacket
- Waterproof Pants
- Sunglasses
Glacier Hiking Clothing List
Similar what you’d wear for a regular hike:
- Wool or Synthetic Socks
- T-Shirt – Synthetic or wool
- Mid-Insulation Layer Top – Fleece or wool sweater/jacket
- Hiking Pants – Multipurpose pants, ideally synthetic (no shorts)
- Light Wind Shell – Windproof, water resistant layer
- Waterproof Jacket
- Waterproof Pants
- Warm Jacket – down or synthetic
- Toque
- Brimmed Cap
- Light Gloves
- Sunglasses
Alpine Climbing Clothing List
- Wool or Synthetic Socks
- Base Layer Top – Synthetic or wool
- Base Layer Bottoms – Synthetic or wool
- Mid-Insulation Layer Top – Fleece or wool sweater/jacket
- Multipurpose pants
- Light Wind Shell
- Waterproof Jacket
- Waterproof Pants
- Warm Jacket – Down or synthetic
- Toque – Wool or synthetic
- Brimmed Cap
- Scarf, neck tube or face mask
- Light Gloves
- Insulated Gloves or Mitts
- Sunglasses