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Sunrise on Mount Superior
Photography by Tyson Bradley
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
| Alpine touring skis and skins: |
$35 plus tax |
| Split-snowboard, skins and poles: |
$45 plus tax |
| Skins only: |
$10 plus tax |
| Snowshoes and poles: |
$15 plus tax |
UMA guides can deliver and adjust this gear for you.
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: Utah Mountaineering Guide. By Michael R. Kelsey
Maps: Hiking the Wasatch. By the Wasatch Mountain Club & University of Utah Press
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
- 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.
PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE FORM - download release form ( PDF)
Before participating in any class or guided program, you will be required to read and sign an approved release or visitor’s acknowledgement of risk form. For participants under 18 years old, parents must sign.
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