Heading out on one of our volunteer trips?

Check out the suggested packing list below.

GBCA will provide:

Breakfast and dinner

Group water filter, as well as dishwashing and kitchen equipment.

The trip leader will also carry bear spray, InReach, and a first aid kit with them at all times.

Before leaving the trailhead, trip leaders will assess trip participant gear and leave redundant gear at the trail head. Items like water filters, sunscreen, trowels, bug spray, and camp stoves can be shared.

Avoid cotton clothes as they hold onto moisture. Look to bring quick drying layers to wear during the day. Packing warm clothes in July or August might sound crazy, but the weather in the mountains can be unpredictable and nights are often chilly.

If you are missing any of the suggested gear, reach out and see if we have any extras! GBCA staff usually have extras of some of the essentials (tents, sleeping bags, or trekking poles). Gear rentals are also available at the University of Montana Campus Recreation Department, REI, and The Trail Head downtown location.

Still have questions? Drop us a line!