High Maintenance Hiking Club

What to Pack

Stay fueled, stay strong, stay self-sufficient.

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Fuel

  • Dates or dried mango — fast sugar, easy to digest
  • RXBars, GoMacro Bars
  • Gels — favorite ones here
  • Peanut butter packets
  • Banana or apple for the first half
  • Salty snacks — pretzels, crackers — your body needs sodium when you sweat
  • Gummies or chews for a quick hit on climbs

What to Wear

  • Moisture-wicking base layers — merino wool, polyester, skip cotton
  • UPF sun shirt
  • Long pants or shorts
  • Moisture-wicking sports bra
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Trail running shoes
  • Merino wool socks — toe socks if prone to blisters

Essentials

  • SPF, face and body
  • SPF lip balm
  • 3L water minimum
  • Electrolytes
  • Hiking poles
  • Daypack
  • 100-150 calories/hour — carb-focused
  • Blister tape
  • Tylenol or ibuprofen
  • Garmin, Whoop, or any tracking device — if you have one

What Not to Do

  • Bring your dog without asking first
  • Bring anyone who isn't part of the club
  • Drink alcohol the night before
  • Come unprepared
  • Stay quiet if something's wrong: speak up
  • Be late
  • Skip telling someone if you can't make it