What to Wear…
NO cotton please - when cotton gets damp from sweat or snow it can be deadly and
promote hypothermia
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Polyester or light merino wool sleeved shirts or ski underwear
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Fleece or warm sweater (polyester or wool is best)
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Gore-Tex jacket, or ski jacket
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Gore-Tex Pants, Ski Pants or a type of waterproof pants - NO JEANS. Other options are
sport pants or hiking pants - again no cotton
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Gloves and Mitts. Gloves are good while working out on the way up and the mitts for the
return trip
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Warm toque or hat
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Warm wool or polyester socks. Also a good idea to use thin liner socks underneath
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Good Sturdy boots either Hiking Boots or Winter Boots highly recommended. Boots
should be waterproof or invest in inexpensive waterproofing (about $10 at Mountain
Equipment Co Op MEC)
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What to Bring…
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Small backpack or knapsack
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At least 1 litre of water, gatorade or your favourite juice/beverage
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Extra fleece or wool sweater
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Extra mitts or gloves
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Suncreen, sunglasses or goggles
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Any medication you may require during the day
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Optional - 10 Essentials - From AdventureSmart.ca
Natural Trekking will have a supply of the following
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Flashlight, spare batteries or head lamps
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Firemaking kit - waterproof matches/lighter, firestarter/candle
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Signalling device - whistle or mirror to signal searchers if you become lost
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Extra food and water - 1 litre/per person
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Extra clothing (rain, wind, water protection and toque)
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Navigational/Communication Aids (maps, compass, GPS, charts, Cell, hand held radio -
know how to use these items
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First Aid Kit
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Emergency Shelter - orange tarp or large orange garbage bag. These can also be used
as signalling devices
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Pocket Knife
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Sun protection (glasses, goggles, sunscreen, hat)
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Snowshoe Gear Check List
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