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What’s In A Mt. Shasta Guide’s Pack?

A guide for Alpenglow expeditions leans on his ice ax over the edge of a crevasse on Mt. Shasta.
A group of six skiers climb up the snowy slopes of Mt. Shasta.
A guide for Alpenglow expeditions leans on his ice ax over the edge of a crevasse on Mt. Shasta.
AMGA Ski Guide Isaac Laredo’s Mt. Shasta Packing List

As the Mt. Shasta season begins in earnest, we’re here to provide you with info from AMGA-Certified Ski Guide Isaac Laredo about what he brings in his pack for a 2-Day Avalanche Gulch climb on Mt. Shasta. Click the links to see our recommended gear!

Upper Body Clothing

Lower Body Clothing

Technical Equipment

Food and Kitchen

  • Bowl
  • Cup
  • Spoon
  • 2L of water
  • Cooking stove

Sleeping

Headwear

Hands

Feet

  • 2 or 3 pairs socks
  • Mountaineering boots or ski boots
  • Trail runners

Extra Essentials

  • Headlamp
  • 1 wag bag / per day
  • Sun screen
  • Chapstick
  • Sunglasses
  • Personal toiletries
  • Food/hydration/ hot beverages
  • Battery pack and charging cables

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