Rock Climbing

This gear list is for guided rock climbing trips, year round.

These programs include: Cragging, Beacon Rock Multi-Pitches, Smith Rock Multi-Pitches, Monkey Face, as well as all courses.

Courses require additional gear that can be found on the Technical Climbing Course list.

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Trillium Alpine Guides proudly partners with Arc’teryx Portland because they share our commitment to high-quality products that ensure your safety and happiness in the mountains. We entrust our lives to the gear made by Arc’teryx, and you can too!

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Sun Shirt – Synthetic, quick-drying

Midlayer Insulated Top -Lightweight fleece or synthetic insulation

Softshell Jacket - Synthetic, lightweight and weather-resistant jacket

Hiking/Softshell Pants - Synthetic, lightweight and weather-resistant pants

Insulated Jacket- Down or synthetic insulation.

Leather Gloves – For belaying and rappelling, hardware store work gloves will work (Rope Glove)

Sun Hat – Baseball caps or packable sun hat.

Technical Climbing Gear: Many of these items can be rented from the Mountain Shop in Portland.

Approach Shoes – Most closed toed shoes are appropriate, but approach shoes can increase your stability significantly, especially relevant in certain venues.

Rock Climbing Shoes – Any rock climbing shoe is appropriate, but we suggest bringing something that is comfortable to keep on all day.

Climbing Harness - Padded for all day comfort.

Climbing Helmet

Locking Carabiners – 3 HMS (pear-shaped) locking carabiners for attaching to a rope and belaying.

120cm Sling – Used to create a personal anchor for rappelling.

Belay Device – Used for belaying and rappelling. Must be able to rappel on two strands.

Personal Gear:

Day Pack – A small to medium sized backpack to carry group and personal gear.

Lunch/Snacks – Each snack should be around 150-250 calories. Bring about 8 snacks with you for the day.

Water Bottles – Two, 1-liter bottles or a 2-liter soft reservoir.

Sunglasses - Polarized lens will help protect your eyes on bright days.

Sun Block – SPF 30 or higher.

Gear

Arc'teryx

Arc'teryx Gamma 5 Panel Cap

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Petzl

Petzl ST'ANNEAU Dyneema Sling Yellow, 60cm

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Arc'teryx

Arc'teryx Atom Hoodie Men's 2026 in Red size Small

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Arcteryx

Arcteryx Konseal Shoes - olive moss/black 13

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Arc'teryx

Arc'teryx Konseal 15 Backpack

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Arc'teryx

Arc'teryx Men's Proton Hoody - Winter 2025/2026

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Arc'teryx

Cormac Hoody

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Julbo

Julbo Shield Reactiv Sunglasses

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Dermatone

Mini Tin 0.5 oz Z-Cote Lip Balm

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Petzl

Petzl Attache Screw-Lock Carabiner

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Petzl

Petzl Meteor Climbing Helmet

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Petzl

Petzl Reverso Belay Device

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Hydrapak

HydraPak Seeker 3L + Filter Kit Water Reservoir

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La Sportiva

La Sportiva Finale Climbing Shoes

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Arc'teryx

Arc'teryx Men's Gamma Pants Black 38 In Waist

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Arc'teryx

Arc'teryx Arc'teryx AR-395a Climbing Harness Men's Yukon

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Arc'teryx Men's AR-395a Harness Khaki M

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Arc'teryx

Arc'teryx Gamma Hoodie Men's

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