| Camping Gear |
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Tent(s)* (enough for
group)
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Snowshoes |
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Pack
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Ice ax |
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Snowshoe repair kit* (one
per group) |
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Shovel (not plastic)
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Tarp/space blanket (for use under bag) |
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Stove, fuel* (stove platform) |
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Insulating pads (2) |
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Large pot for melting snow* |
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Sleeping bag (15-20 degree rating) |
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Bowl, cup and spoon |
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Plastic bags for waste |
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Optional: Bivy bag, small
stainless thermos to replace one water bottle, snowsaw, wands, ski
poles and sit pad.
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| Clothing
(no cotton!) |
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Wicking
long underwear (top & bottoms) 2 ea. |
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Waterproof boots-not lightweight (plastic boots work very well) |
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Extra wool socks and liner socks, 2 pair |
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Fleece jacket |
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Outer shell jacket
(waterproof) |
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Mittens or wool gloves and liner gloves
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Pile or wool shirts and sweater |
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Overmitts |
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Outer shell pants
(waterproof) |
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Warm hat (fleece) |
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Long gaiters |
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Pile or wool pants |
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| Food |
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2 - Lunches |
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Lots of snacks |
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1 - Dinner (hot)* |
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Hot drink mixes (cocoa or cider) |
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1 - Dessert |
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Water - 2 quarts |
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*These items can be shared by the group to save weight.
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