About General Mountaineering
Helping climbers prepare for mountain adventures with clear, route-specific gear recommendations.
Our Mission
Planning a mountain climb shouldn't mean hours of searching through forums, outdated blog posts, and conflicting advice. General Mountaineering provides standardized, route-specific gear lists so you can focus on what matters: training for and enjoying your climb.
How It Works
- Browse pre-built gear lists for specific routes to find a starting point for your mountain and route.
- Start your own list and add the trip context that matters for your climb.
- Mark what you already own, what you need to rent, and what you still need to buy.
- Share the finished list with your guide so you can confirm the plan together.
Where Route Info Comes From
General Mountaineering builds route gear lists from written sources like official route guidance, park or permit information when available, and guide-service gear lists. We keep the public list small on purpose: the goal is to show the main sources behind a route, not dump every research note into the app.
That source list is a starting point, not a guarantee. Conditions, weather, guide requirements, and route changes still matter, so every climb needs a final real-world check before you go.
Why Route-Specific Gear Lists Help Climbers Prepare
Route-Specific
Gear lists tailored to each route's unique challenges and requirements
Standardized
Consistent categorization makes gear lists and gear needs easier to review
Expert Curated
Lists compiled from experienced mountaineers and guide services
Important Safety Disclaimer
The gear recommendations provided on this website are guidelines only and should not be considered as professional mountaineering advice.
Mountaineering and climbing activities involve inherent risks that cannot be eliminated, including but not limited to: falls, avalanches, weather changes, altitude sickness, equipment failure, and objective hazards.
Before attempting any climb:
- Consult with qualified mountain guides and local experts
- Assess current weather and route conditions
- Ensure you have proper training and experience for the route
- Verify all equipment is in good condition and appropriate for conditions
- Consider hiring a certified guide, especially for unfamiliar routes
General Mountaineering and its operators assume no liability for any injuries, damages, or losses arising from the use of information on this website. Users assume all risks associated with their mountain activities.