Multi-Day Climbing Trip

Trip Description:

Multi-day climbing trips are an amazing way to combine bonding, sending, and life-changing experiences. You can push yourself on hard routes, with the most supportive group of people surrounding you. On top of that, you have the breathtaking scenery.  These trips allow you to escape the real-world for the even more real-world, and climb until your heart’s content. Now… Into the gear that will help this trip be EVEN MORE AWESOME!

Conditions:

When you’re out climbing, you will have two contrasting temperatures, you will need to compensate for being hot and sweaty as you’re sending a 5.12, and block out the cold while you’re standing in the shade and being blown by the wind. When you’re at camp in the mornings and evenings, you’ll need to have many warm layers to stay toasty while you have breakfast and dinner. Also, be prepared for camping on pretty cold nights, as we are usually in the desert. Be prepped with some versatile layers.

Gear:

Climbing Gear: 

  • Climbing harness

    • The Post has some to borrow, if you don’t own one already! However, if you are going to purchase some technical gear, this is the item. 

    • You don’t need the most expensive harness, although they can be substantially lighter. A good beginner harness has double-backed adjusters, gear loops, and hardpoints, all of which are common in our modern harnesses. 

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  • Helmet

    • The Post has some to borrow, if you don’t own one already! 

    • Helmets are crucial, and always required for Post climbing trips (mountain and rock!). 

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  • Rock shoes

    • The Post has some to borrow, but beware because they might not have your perfect fit. 

    • Rock shoes are essential climbing equipment, but can be hard to choose! Pro Tip: Wait until you are a more experienced climber before purchasing a pricey pair! That way, you’ll know what size and type you want. There are affordable, quality pairs for sale in the Bargain Basement of Next Adventure that are perfect for beginners. You want a slightly tight fit, but not death-to-your-toes level.

  • Chalk bag

    • Chalk is an important climbing tool, bag preference differs from person to person. Typically, bouldering chalk bags are bigger, and sport climbing bags can be attached to your harness or person. 

  • One grigri

    • Bring one if you have one, but the Post supplies these for trips in abundance! 

  • One atc

    • Bring one if you have one, but not a needed purchase! Mostly, you will want an ATC for rappelling (which you don’t do a lot of on trips like these). 

Lead Gear (if you are lead certified, don’t forget this!!):

  • One 48-inch / double length nylon sling

  • One 24-inch / single length nylon sling

General gear:

  • 7” x 7” Tupperware (can fit bagel inside) 

    • This is a traditional plastic tupperware container, you will use it to carry your lunch every day.

  • Duffel bag

    • This duffel is used to carry all of your personal gear, and should not be overly large, as vans are used to transport gear. 

  • Two 1-liter water bottles

    • Water bottles are KEY!!! Especially on a long day, having a lot of water is sooo important. Being dehydrated on a climbing trip leads to a multitude of issues, including but not limited to: cramping, headaches, and tiredness.

    • Nalgenes are awesome, but hydro flasks work just as well. If you already have 1 liter bottles, just bring those. If not, look for something like this (48oz, 1.5L), this (32oz, 1L), or this (32oz, 1L). Again, both plastic and metal bottles are great, but both have advantages. Metal bottles keep water colder/warmer, but are heavier than plastic bottles. Make sure to bring at least 2 total liters of water daily, and have the water bottles to hold this!

  • Light gloves & beanie

    • You want a warm, but lighter pair of both. Super key!

    • These gloves don’t need to be ski gloves or even waterproof ones, just a light pair to keep your fingers warm on cold nights, and same goes for the beanie. These are both great tools in your adventure toolkit to have for a little extra warmth and comfort. 

  • Hat w/ brim

    • A simple baseball cap or sun hat to shield your eyes from the sun.

    • Brims are your saviour while belaying, watching your friends climb, or while surveying the beautiful landscape around you. Paired with sunglasses, a brimmed hat will save your eyes, and provide extra sun protection for your face.

  • Sunglasses

    • Sunglasses are very important! However, they don’t need side protectors or be mountain-climbing quality; just to protect your eyes. 

  • Sunscreen

    • Sunscreen is so crucial! Pro-tip: bring spf 50+ if you can find it, the sun doesn’t mess around. 

  • SPF lip balm

    • SPF lip balm is super nice, especially because most multi day climbing trips are in the desert, so they will protect and moisturize your lips. 

  • Headlamp w/ extra batteries

  • Sleeping bag

  • Sleeping pad

  • Tent (we will share tents)

  • Small pillow (optional)

  • Small first aid kit (optional) 

  • Camera (optional)

  • Leather belay gloves (optional)

  • Small towel & soap

  • Plate, bowl, cup, utensils

  • Toiletries, medications, hand sanitizer Baby wipes (optional)

  • $30 for, traveling meals, snack

  • Sack lunch for the 1st day

  • Book/group games for car travel 

  • Deck of cards

  • 8-10 energy bars

  • Snacks

  • Approach shoes / trail running shoes

    • I think an example would be nice here

  • Sandals / Chacos

    • These are nice for the warmer days, especially to slip into after climbing. 

Clothing:

  • Midweight fleece jacket

    • A fleece is one of your warm layers for mornings, nights, and in the shade at the crag

    • Fleece jackets are incredibly important for all trips, and they are a great layer as they aren’t bulky but provide a ton of warmth, especially combined with a rain jacket. You want a midweight fleece, not a giant heavy one, so you can still mauver and climb with it if you’re climbing in the wind and shade.

    • This is a good fleece to bring on this trip:

  • Insulated jacket (Puffy jacket) 

    • Puffy jackets are your warmest layer, with two main types; Down vs Synthetic. Both have their own specific advantages and disadvantages, but are generally loved for being super light and simultaneously super warm. 

    • Down: 

    • Synthetic: 

  • Rain jacket

    • This is an important piece of gear for any trip you go on, as it is always good to be prepared for rain! The purpose of this rain jacket is to keep you dry, and serve as a windbreaker when necessary. You will use a rain jacket very very often throughout all of your trips.

    • This is a good example of a rain jacket that you want. It is waterproof and windproof, which is very important while climbing a mountain. You want to make sure your rain jacket is both of those before climbing a mountain, and  This is an article on how to choose a good rain jacket if you feel like getting something more expensive and want to do your own research: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/rainwear.html

  • Wool socks (4 pairs)

  • Underwear (4 pairs)

  • Sports bra

  • Long underwear top & bottom

    • Make sure not to have these layers be made of cotton!

  • Collared, long sleeved sun shirt 

  • T-shirt x2

  • Tank top

  • Synthetic hiking/climbing pants x2

  • Shorts

  • Camp jacket

  • Wool/Fleece pants 

  • Don’t Overpack: So that we can fit all of our gear into the vehicles, please do not bring too much stuff, and try to keep down the bulk. Personal gear should comprise one sleeping bag, one small to medium duffel bag and a daypack. It is not necessary to wear clean clothes each day. We are not royalty. That said; do have something ‘decent’ to wear. Summit pack can be filled with tarp, water bottles, snacks, rock shoes, jacket, etc.