Packing List

What you need to bring when climbing during the fall in the New River Gorge

The New River Gorge in southern West Virginia has late September temperatures that can vary from the low 50s to the upper 70s, so please bring a range of clothing to accommodate the possibilities.

Clothing & Personal Gear

- Multiple layers, including non-cotton to climb/hang out in if it’s cool
- Shorts
- T-shirts or tank tops
- Long loose-fitting pants
- Long sleeved shirt
- Lightweight non-cotton long underwear top & bottom
- Expedition weight fleece/wool shirt
-Warm fleece/wool hat for cold
-Wind shirt
-Rain jacket and pants
-Lightweight gloves
-Sunscreen
-SPF lip balm
- Bug dope
-Sunglasses
-Ball cap or visor for sun
- Lightweight approach shoes (closed-toed)
-Comfy Crocs or sandals for camp (open-toed shoes not recommended; keep those climbing feet safe!)
- Personal hygiene items, towel
- Pocket knife
- Camera

Climbing Gear

- Helmet, harness, chalk bag and climbing shoes if you own them*
*demo gear is limited, so please bring the above items if you have them
- Daypack
- 3 locking carabiners
- Self-locking belay/rappel device (ex: Petzl Reverso)
- 1 double length sling 48”
- Rack, if leading
- Headlamp, extra batteries
- Water capacity for 2 quarts while out climbing

Camping Gear (optional)

- Tent
- Sleeping bag
- Ground pad
- Camp chair
- Water jug
- Water filter
- Camp stove/fuel
- Cup for hot drinks, bowl/plate, silverware
- Cooler for food