TENT CAMPING CHECKLIST – -PEAK CHALLENGE
Here are some basic things to think about bringing to Peak Challenge this summer. This is not a
complete checklist, but should provide you some general guidance. The average daytime high in
Leadville in late July is about 70 degrees. Overnight lows will be in the lower 40’s and high 30’s.
Leadville’s elevation is more than 10,000 feet and the air is dry. Drink and bring plenty of water. There is
a supermarket, many restaurants and other stores in town, which will be about 2 miles from our group
campground site.
Tent, sleeping bag, pad, mattress or cot
pillow, lantern/flashlight and chair
Headlamp, sunscreen, lip balm
band-aids, moleskin and toiletries
Trash bags, aspirin and sun glasses
plate, bowl, cup and eating utensils
Cooler, granola/power bars, trail mix
camera, matches and towel/washcloth
(if you plan to cook, bring cooking utensils and a campstove that can use white gas propane)
Hat, sweatshirt, gloves, stocking cap
dri fit layered clothing if you have it
Hiking boots/trail runner shoes, rain gear
wool socks, silk sock liners, shorts