Our Climate, Clothing/Equipment Lists
Telluride's summer weather is beautiful - warm, sunny days and cool nights. However, temperatures at some of our high altitude hiking and climbing areas can be quite chilly and afternoon thunderstorms are common during summer months. In the winter, temperatures can be very warm in the sun and quite cold in the shade. Layering your clothing is critical in moderating body temperature. Whether it is summer or winter, the most important aspect of outdoor travel is being prepared for rapid weather changes. Please pay close regard to our suggested clothing and equipment lists so that you can comfortably enjoy Telluride's beautiful outdoors. Please note: The San Juan Outdoor School will provide all technical equipment.
Summer Clothing and Equipment - Day Trips:
• Sturdy hiking boots or shoes with non-cotton socks
• Sunglasses, sun-hat, sunscreen
• Fleece jacket / sweater
• Rain jacket and pants
• Water bottle (with at least 1.5 liters of water per person)
• Long-sleeved shirt (non-cotton)
• Long pants or long underwear bottoms (non-cotton)
• Medium-sized daypack to carry water and extra clothing
• 1 extra pair of socks
Winter Clothing and Equipment - Day Trips:
• Waterproof ski pants with gaiters
• Waterproof/breathable outer shell
• Sunglasses, sun-hat, sunscreen
• Heavyweight fleece or down jacket
• Rain jacket and pants
• Water bottle (with at least 1.5 liters of water per person)
• Non-cotton long underwear base layers - top and bottom
• Non-cotton mid layers ö top bottom
• Medium to large daypack
• 1 extra pair of socks
• Ski goggles
• Warm hat
• Waterproof and insulated gloves or mittens
Summer Clothing and Equipment - Backpacking Trips:
You should wear:
• Sturdy hiking boots (please get very comfortable wearing these before the trip)
• 1 pair wool/synthetic blend socks
• 1 pair quick-dry nylon shorts
• 1 short-sleeve synthetic t-shirt (non-cotton)
• 1 baseball cap or visor
• 1 pair sunglasses
You should pack:
• 2 pairs wool/synthetic blend socks
• 1 set mid-weight long underwear top and bottoms (we recommend Patagonia 's Capilene or another similar synthetic material - no cotton)
• 1 pair insulating pile or fleece pants
• 1 mid-weight fleece pullover
• 1 heavyweight fleece jacket
• 1 wool or fleece hat that covers ears
• 1 pair medium weight wool or fleece gloves
• 1 waterproof & breathable rain jacket with hood
(Gore-tex recommended - no ponchos)
• 1 pair waterproof pants (Gore-tex preferable but not required)
• 2 Lexan one-liter water bottles or a 1.5+ liter Camelbak system
• 1 bandana
• 1 extra pair underwear (preferably non-cotton)
• Minimal toiletries: toothbrush & paste, sunscreen, bug repellent, lip balm, tampons, contact lens items
• Minimal personal first aid kit: blister kit, analgesics, etc.
(we will provide a complete group first aid kit)
• Flashlight or headlamp
• 12 oz insulated mug
• 1 pair lightweight tennis shoes for wearing around camp
• 1-2 large garbage bags (to keep your gear dry)
• 1-2 large stuff sacks (in which to pack your gear)
• Simple pocket knife
Optional:
• Trekking poles (nice for those of us with older knees!)
• Camera and film
• 1 paperback book and/or journal
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