Equipment

The following is a list of suggested equipment for a snowshoeing tour or overnight campout such as the Winter Camping Course field trip. Equipment is covered in more detail in each of the Mountaineers snowshoeing courses.

For additional tips and tricks for staying cozy in the snow, see the winter comfort tips page.

Snowshoe Day Trip

The Ten Essentials

Snowshoeing Gear

Clothing (no cotton!)

Optional equipment

Snowshoe Overnight Trip

Camping gear

Optional equipment

Other suggestions

Bring a deck of cards or a game - something fun for the evening. Booties for the night. Another dessert! Remember to have a complete set of dry socks and underwear to sleep in. Plan group meals with others in your camping group. Some people bring small battery-powered Christmas lights to put by the entrance of their snow caves.