Sunrise on Mount Superior Photography by Tyson Bradley

Summer Mountaineering Equipment List:

• Comfortable and flexible pants (no jeans) and top
• Waterproof /windproof jacket
• Light fleece jacket or sweatshirt
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• 2 liters of water (in a water bag pack (optional))
• Lunch and snacks
  
  
• Approach shoes (no sandals)
• Rock climbing shoes **
• Harness *
• Belay device and locking carabiner *
• Helmet *
• Day backpack

*     UMA will provide a helmet, harness and personal technical gear
       if you need them.

**   Rock climbing shoes are available for rent at local shops.

Winter and Spring Mountaineering Skills and Climbs Equipment List:

• Non-cotton top and bottom under layers (capilene or polypro)
• Fleece or softshell layer
• Waterproof/windproof top and bottom outer shell
• Wool (and liner) socks
• Waterproof snow gloves and/or mittens
• Climbing gloves
• Warm hat and sun cap
• Sunglasses and goggles
• Sunscreen
• 2 liters of water
• Lunch and snacks


• Backpack *
• Avalanche transceiver *
• Shovel *
• Full or 3/4 shank crampon compatible boots
• Gaitors
• Snowshoes & poles (depending on conditions)
• Crampons (flexible 10-point will suffice)
• Ice axe
• Helmet *
• Harness *
• Locking carabiner and belay device *

*     These items are available from UMA at no extra charge. Other items are available for rent at local shops.

Overnight Winter Mountaineering Equipment List:

• Non-cotton top and bottom under layers (capilene or polypro)
• Fleece or other insulation layer
• Waterproof/windproof top and bottom outer shell
• Wool and liner socks
• Waterproof snow gloves and mittens
• Lightweight gloves
• Warm hat and sun cap
• Thin hat or balaclava for under helmet
• Sunglasses and goggles
• 2 litres of water
• Lunch and snacks


• Ski boots or full shank crampon compatible boots
• Alpine touring, telemark skis, split snowboard or snowshoes
• Heel risers for tele skis
• Poles
• Skins
• Avalanche transceiver *
• Shovel *


• Backpack (min. 5000cu. in.)


• Gaitors
• Crampons (flexible 10-point will suffice)
• Ice axe
• Helmet*
• Harness*
• Locking carabiner and belay device *


• Sleeping Bag rated to 0 F.
• Therm-a-rest inflatable sleeping pad and 1 ensolite pad or 2 ensolite pads
• Insulated plastic mug w/ Lid, bowl & spoon
• Headlamp w/ fresh battery
• Insulated parka
• Complete change of socks for second day
• Sunscreen
• Tooth brush & handy wipe towelettes

UMA will provide group gear such as tent and cooking equipment. UMA will provide dinner and breakfast

*     These items are available from UMA at no extra charge. Other items are available for rent at local shops.

Utah Mountain Adventures Rentals:

UMA guides can deliver and adjust this gear for you.

Rental Shops:

     Black Diamond Retail
     2070 E. 3900 South, Salt Lake City
     (801) 278-0233

     REI
     3285 East 3300 South, Salt Lake City
     (801) 486-2100

     University of Utah Outdoor Rec Center
     2140 E. Red Butte Road, Fort Douglas, Building 650
     (801) 581-8516

Guidebook and Map:

     Guidebook:      Utah Mountaineering Guide.  By Michael R. Kelsey
     Maps:                Hiking the Wasatch.  By the Wasatch Mountain Club & University of Utah Press

Accommodations:

These lodges in the town of Alta are very convenient for the Saturday and Sunday venues:

     Alta Lodge
     (801) 322-4631

     Alta's Rustler Lodge
     (801) 532-2582

     Goldminer’s Daughter
     (801) 742-2300

     Peruvian Lodge
     (801) 742-3333

     Snowbird
     (801) 933-2222

These accommodations in Salt Lake City area are also close to the Cottonwood Canyons:

     Skyline Inn, Foothill Drive, SLC
     Foothill Drive, SLC: 2475 E. 1700 South
     (801) 582-5350

     La Quinta Inn
     Midvale: 7231 S. Catalpa Rd
     (801) 566-3291

     Residence Inn
     Cottonwood Heights: 6425 South 3000 E.
     (801) 453-0430

Trailheads & Meeting Points - Driving Directions:

To BIG COTTONWOOD CANYON PARK & RIDE LOT:

• From Salt Lake City, and the Wasatch Front:
  Follow Interstate 215 (Belt Route) either south from I-80 or east from I-15 to the 6200 South Exit. Drive southeast, uphill, toward Brighton, Solitude, Alta, and Snowbird ski resorts. Continue through a traffic light at the intersection with Wasatch Boulevard. Turn left (east) at the next light onto Big Cottonwood Canyon Road (SR 190, also called 7200 South.) Take another left after 200 yards into the UTA Park & Ride lot.
  
  
• From Park City and other points east:
  Go west over Parley's summit and down Parley's Canyon into the Salt Lake Valley. Go south on I-215, and exit at the 6200 South. Drive southeast, uphill, toward Brighton, Solitude, Alta,and Snowbird ski resorts. Continue through a traffic light at the intersection with Wasatch Boulevard. Turn left (east) at the next light onto Big Cottonwood Canyon Road (SR 190, also called 7200 South). Take another left after 200 yards into the UTA Park & Ride lot.
  
  

To 6200 SOUTH and WASATCH BOULEVARD PARK & RIDE LOT:

• Follow directions for Big Cottonwood Park & Ride Lot (above), until you reach the junction of 6200 South and Wasatch Blvd. Turn left here and make another immediate left into the large Park & Ride Lot.
  
  

To EINSTEIN BAGEL SHOP in Olympus Cove, SLC:

• From Park City and other points east:
  Drive west on I-80 over Parley's summit and down Parley's Canyon into the Salt Lake Valley. Go south on I-215, and exit at 3900 South. Turn left (east) under the freeway and make a right on Wasatch Blvd then an immediate left into the Bagel Shop, which is next to a mall and Dan's Grocery Store.
  
  
• From Salt Lake City, and the Wasatch Front:
  Follow Interstate 215 (Belt Route) south or north to the 3900 South Exit. Get on Wasatch Blvd, which parallels the freeway on the east, and locate the Bagel Shop, just south of the intersection of 3900 South and Wasatch Blvd. It is at the north end of a mall and Dan's Grocery Store.

How to Register - download registration form ( PDF)

 We require a 50% deposit to hold your space in a course or to reserve a private guide. Please call our office to make a reservation by phone 801 550 3986 or print our registration form and send it or fax it (801) 486-8505 with your deposit. UMA will send by e-mail a confirmation of the reservation.

RESERVATIONS

• Advance reservations are required
• A guide or instructor may be booked for any day, subject to availability

DEPOSITS

• A deposit is required to reserve a guide and to hold a spot on a course or a climb
• Deposits are 50% of cost of climb or course

REFUNDS OR CHANGES

• Deposits will only be refunded if the guided outing is cancelled by the guide due to unsafe conditions deemed by the guide.
• If conditions are poor for the guided outing and the guide is flexible and available to postpone the date of the outing, you may choose to do that.

USFS VISITOR'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK AND RELEASE FORMS - download forms ( PDF)

Before participating in any class or guided program, you will be required to read, complete and sign UMA's approved "Participant Agreement, Release and Assumption of Risk" form and "USFS Visitor’s Acknowledgement of Risk" form. For participants under 18 years old, parents must sign.