EQ-001 / ROPE SYS
Dynamic Climbing Rope (60m)
UIAA-rated dynamic rope for alpine and river canyon sections. Baseline: ability to manage 15kg load during belay sequences. Used on peak ascents and technical river exits.
Core Equipment Grid
Essential items carried on all program types. Hover details explain purpose and minimum physical baseline required.
EQ-002 / HARNESS
Full-Body Harness
Padded waist and leg loops with gear loops. Baseline: comfortable sustained wear for 6+ hours. Required for all rope-assisted terrain transitions.
EQ-003 / DRY BAG
Roll-Top Dry Bag (20L)
Welded-seam waterproof storage for electronics and base layers. Baseline: no special requirement. Mandatory on all whitewater and snow programs.
EQ-004 / BEACON
Avalanche Transceiver
Triple-antenna digital beacon with search mode. Baseline: completion of 2-hour beacon practice session before snow departure. Provided during orientation.
EQ-005 / HELMET
UIAA Climbing Helmet
Ventilated shell with adjustable suspension. Baseline: proper fit without pressure points. Required on peak, river canyon, and bike programs.
EQ-006 / PFD
Type V River PFD
Rescue-rated personal flotation device with quick-release harness. Baseline: ability to swim 100m in moving water. Mandatory on all river programs.
Pre-Departure Checklist
Complete this verification sequence 48 hours before your program start date. Items marked with brackets require physical confirmation.
- Footwear broken in — minimum 20 trail miles logged
- Hydration system tested — 2L minimum capacity
- Layer system packed — base, mid, shell
- Navigation tools charged — GPS and backup map
- Emergency contact form submitted
- Medical disclosure form completed
GEAR INSPECTION / T-48H
Program-Specific Additions
Additional items required based on your selected discipline. Your confirmation email includes the complete manifest for your route.
RIVER ADD-ON
Neoprene booties, throw bag, whistle, river knife. Rapid-class dependent helmet upgrade for Class IV sections.
PEAK ADD-ON
Crampons, ice axe, glacier glasses, summit pack (30L). Crampon fit check required at orientation.
SNOW ADD-ON
Splitboard or touring setup, climbing skins, probe, shovel. Beacon proficiency test mandatory.
Need a Gear Package?
Pre-assembled equipment bundles are available for rent or purchase. Each package matches a specific program manifest.