Snowshoe trip

• The snowshoe trip is….. We build snow caves for the first day which is very COLD and WET. the second day we hike in snowshoes much HOTTER and requires more LAYERS. 

  • Day 1: 

    • Coat

      • What it needs to be - waterproof, light, rainjacket 

      • Explanation/reasoning; you will want a coat that keeps you cool for the second day of hiking but is very dry for high snow exposure on the first day (specific to coats) why different types of waterproofing are important

      • Example & specifications of why this was the chosen one; https://www.rei.com/product/154832/mountain-hardwear-exposure2-gore-tex-paclite-stretch-jacket-womens ; goretex blah blah blah

  • Importance  - how high of quality does it need to be; rainjackets/waterproof jackets are one of the items to commit more investment in 

• Rainpants

  • Pro tip; bring 1 pair that’s warmer for the first day (like snow pants) and a light pair for the second, if you have it 

• Waterproof gloves

Broad items; 

• SLEEPING BAGS - give a blurb about down vs synthetic, talk about degrees (15 degrees) 

• Sleeping pad - insulated vs non-insulated ; pro tip, if not insulated bring a foam pad and blowup

Backpack/daypack w/ pack cover

Snow gloves (waterproof)

Glove liners

Gaiters (you will survive w/out but luxurious if you have them)

Snow pants/rain pants (no cotton or jeans)

Base layers (long underwear, top+bottom)

Waterproof jacket

Fleece layer

Warm layer (down/puffy jacket)

Light non­cotton shirt

1 pair extra wool socks

Underwear

Dry change of clothes

Snow boots

Other shoes (for in the car in case snow boots are wet/cold)

★SNOWSHOES★ To be rented before the trip

SNOW SHOVEL, IF YOU HAVE ONE (not necessary to rent)

★Sunscreen★

★Sunglasses or goggles★

Cool snapback (or other sunhat)

★TWO lunches (for both Saturday & Sunday)★

★Snacks! so many yummy yummy★

★Sleeping bag★

★2 water bottles (full)★

Toiletries

Chapstick

Playing cards

Headlamp