THE SUMMER GEAR LIST

If you can’t fit your gear into a 30 L backpack and/or your pack weighs more than 22 lbs, you have too much stuff. Drop us a line if there are items missing or if you are unsure of something. We are happy to help. Guest are required to hike in and out with their gear.

HIKING GEAR

  • Hiking boots
  • Backpack  (30 litre)
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen and lip protection
  • Picnic lunch is provided on arrival and departure day. You will have to carry it.
  • 1 Litre filled water bottle.
  • Tea thermos (optional)
  • Blister and foot care kit
  • Toilet paper
  • Plastic bag for used toilet paper
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Poles (optional and recommeded)

HIKING CLOTHING

  • Long sleeved base layer top
  • Base layer bottoms
  • Water resistant hiking pants
  • Waterproof and breathable jacket
  • Sweater (fleece or wool)
  • Down jacket
  • Hiking shorts
  • Hiking shirt
  • Hiking socks
  • Warm hat
  • Sun hat
  • Gloves/mitts
  • Scarf/neckwarmer/Buff
  • Consider fast drying material and/or wool. Avoid cotton.

LODGE AND PERSONAL ITEMS

  • Comfortable lodge clothing
  • Slippers or indoor lodge shoes
  • Personal toiletries
  • Cable to charge electronics
  • Headlamp
  • Lunch bag/container
  • A good read
  • Face mask

TALUS PROVIDES

  • Wine and beer is available for purchase at the lodge.
  • Rocky Mountain Soap Company products (Shampoo, Conditioner and Body wash).
  • Sheets, down duvets, pillows and a towel.
  • Two guitars, a ukulele and song books

LEAVE AT HOME

  • Bear spray. Due to the possibility of accidental deployment of bear spray during transportation, we ask that clients not bringing bear spray. The guides carry bear spray and bear spray is provided at the lodge for client use.
  • Drones/UAV’s.
  • Hair dryer and curling irons.

Wine and beer is available for purchase at the lodge. Should you want to bring libations (other than wine and beer), please transfer to a plastic container.