Warm Seasons Mt. Washington Clothing & Equipment Guide
White Mountain weather is moody. And when it’s bad, it’s bad—and it can turn toward the tough at any time of year. It is vital that you are properly clothed and equipped for this experience. Keeping in mind varying conditions and individual preferences and styles, here is a list of items that may be useful to you:
Equipment:
25-35L Backpack
Trekking poles (optional—useful if you've got knee issues)
Harness (depending on route/plans—supplied by Adventure Spirit)
Helmet (depending on route/plans—supplied by Adventure Spirit)
Climbing shoes (depending on route/plans—supplied by Adventure Spirit)
Clothing:
Note: All clothing should be non-cotton
Socks (we recommend Darn Tough!)
Sturdy trail shoes/boots with ankle support and good tread
Light-to-mid weight breathable sport pants
Light-weight base layer bottoms (for post-Oct 1st)
Shell pants (for post-Oct 1st)
Light-weight base layer shirt
Fleece shirt/jacket or down/synthetic jacket (x2)
Shell jacket
Light gloves
Warm hat
Visor cap
Other Supplies:
Sunglasses/sunscreen
Bug spray (until late August)
Personal OTC and prescription medication
Headlamp
Lunch food (enough for a high-energy day)
2L Water (Camelback, Nalgene bottles, etc)