As the sun peeks over the mountain tops and the trails call your name, there’s nothing more exciting than gearing up for a mountain biking adventure. But as any seasoned rider knows, the key to a successful ride is in the preparation—starting with what you pack.

We’ve created a list as a starting point for your own packing and preparation based on what has worked well for us. Not all hikes require everything itemized below, so when you book with Athara Adventures, we provide a packing list specific to your tour.

Guest contributor Andrew Stowe of Andrew Stowe Fitness LLC provides some guidelines to understand our framework for rating our tours. We are always happy to answer any specific questions that you might have after reviewing the tour and skills information. Our goal is for you to fully enjoy your tour and create memories that will last a lifetime!

There are some items that go into everyone’s pack, no matter the trip, whether hiking or mountain biking. We touch on these in our FAQ’s section, but we’ve fleshed out some of our favorite items here.