Short cuts, flexibility, and warm lining have made these pants a *must* for winter hiking.
Lined Pants: Klash™ Pant in Women's Pants | KÜHL Clothing
You don't realize how great these are until you try them; no more wet socks/ pants; amazing.
Women's Crocodile Gaiters
These gloves were originally recommended to me by experienced mountaineers who used them on some of the world’s highest peaks, and they’ve kept me warm too! The coldest, windiest, snowiest hikes I’ve gone on were no match for these ultra warm gloves.
Guide Gloves
I’m no better than a toddler and lost waaaayyy too many expensive gloves before I started getting these glove leashes. Good gloves are a big investment, and these cost effective additions to your gear collection will help protect that investment- and...
REI Co-op Glove Leashes - Pair | REI Co-op
Hard Goods and Tech
Tools and gear
I like to look cute on class 3 + peaks. This helmet does the trick while keeping me safe!
Capitan Helmet
This is the hands-down number one recommendation I have for those doing long/ strenuous hikes, like 14ers, solo.
inReach® Mini 2
Love this pack for long winter hikes where I need to carry all the stuff.
Osprey Sirrus 34 Pack - Women's | REI Co-op
Winter hiking on high peaks means you should have the ability to self-arrest.
Petzl Glacier Ice Axe | REI Co-op
These are fun AND useful for staying connected to partners through intentional and accidental separation.
Radio/ Walkie Talkie
A good set of hiking poles is a game changer. I used to think I was too cool for them; I know better now!
Hiking poles, collapsible
Given that I tend to hike at high elevation on Colorado 14ers, I tend to keep my microspikes with me on almost every hike. Their helpfulness cannot be overstated! Safety first. And second.
Micro-Spikes for Icy Conditions
Fuel and Sun Protection
Electrolytes are sometimes overlooked by folks going on long hikes, but I find that fueling effectively, including electrolytes, makes for a much better overall experience on high peaks.
