Checklists

What to Bring

• Food (for all meals)
• Beverages
• Coffee & tea
• Condiments (salt & pepper provided)
• Thermal mug (nice but optional)
• Water (you can also melt snow on the stove)

Winter Gear

• Backcountry skis, metal edges recommended
• Backcountry ski boots, waterproofed
• Ski poles
• Climbing skins OR
• Snowshoes or snowboard
• Sleeping bag good to at least zero degrees (warmer is better)
• Mt. Sherman and Mt. Elbert quad maps
• Compass (Silva is a good brand to buy)
• GPS (nice but optional)
• Headlamp necessary (check bulb and batteries)
• Internal frame backpack
• Ski sled as alternative to pack
• Ground cloth for emergency bivouacs
• Swiss army knife or other
• Candles in case mantle breaks in propane light

Summer Gear

Mountain weather is changeable- bring layered clothing and remember temperatures at 12,000 feet can be warm during the day and cold at night.

Remember the phrase "Cotton kills"

All group members should be proficient with avalanche transceivers, avalanche awareness, and general backcountry skills.