What should come with and what should stay home

When heading to the crag, most of your pack is made up of climbing gear, but there’s also a lot of other stuff that makes a day at the crag go smoothly. We’ve made a packing list for all that extra stuff to make sure your day on the rock is as easy as it can be.

Your personal ITEMS

What every person in your party should have

• Harness, Shoes, Helmet

• Water

• Tasty snacks/ meals

• A head lamp

• Nail clipper

• Climbing tape

Group Gadgets

Items for the whole party to use

• First aid kit

• Sun screen

• Bug Spray

• Bathroom kit

  • toilet paper, wag bag, small shovel, hand sanitizer, period products for those that need them.

Things to Leave at Home

Maybe give a little more thought before bringing these to the crag

• Speakers

• Hammocks

• Bad vibes

• Furry Friends

  Take a look at this access fund article for best practice when thinking of climbing with your dog.

Every crag presents different circumstances so make sure you read up before you climb!

See ya out there!

Blake Cheney, Ascent Climbing Instructor