Mount Hood Gear Checklist–Courtesy of John Harlin
BACKPACKER contributing editor John Harlin III first summited Mt. Hood at age 11 and has climbed the peak in every season. Here, he gives you his gear checklist for hitting the mountain right.
Partner: Mark Jenkins
Rope to Partner: Mammut 9.5mm Infinity – Dry
Harness: Black Diamond Alpine Bod
Helmet: Petzl Meteor III
Crampons: Black Diamond Contact Strap with ABS
Boots: La Sportiva Trango S EVO GTX
Gaiters: Outdoor Research Verglas
Ice Axe: Grivel Air Tech EVO
Slings with Carabiners: Mammut Dyneema 8mm slinga with BD HotWire carabiners
2 Ice Screws and/or Snow Pickets (Depending on Season): BD Express Ice Screws and MSR Coyote Snow Pickets
Mountain Locator Unit (available for rent)
Blue Bags (for waste): Restop
Winter Clothing (Even in Spring):
- Gloves
- Bivy sack
- Compass
- Map
- Sunglasses and/or goggles (depending on season)