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- Socks (minimum 2 pairs)
wool and / or synthetic
- Base layer (top & bottoms)
synthetic, wool, or silk
- Mid-insulation layer, top
wool / fleece / synthetic fill sweater / turtleneck
- Mid-insulation layer, bottoms
fleece or multi-purpose pants
- Light wind shell
windproof, water resistant layer for high aerobic work
- Weather layer top
Gore-Tex or other waterproof breathable jacket
- Weather layer pants
Gore-Tex or other waterproof breathable pants
- Warm Outer jacket
down or synthetic
- Toque (winter hat)
wool, fleece or synthetic
- Brimmed cap
preferably wool or synthetic
- Face warmer
scarf, neck tube, face mask
- Light gloves
wool, synthetic or leather
- Insulated gloves or mitts
wool or synthetic, with weather proof outer shell
- Gaiters (optional)
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| Winter boots, daypack, goggles,
sunglasses, head lamp or flashlight (there's no electricity
available at night), insulated water bottle (minimum 1 L)
or Thermos, pocket knife, camera & film, whistle, lighter or matches,
lodge slippers. |
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| Ski Tourers
457 MHz avalanche transceiver, spare batteries, avalanche shovel,
probe, climbing skins, skis or snowboard (the fatter the better),
boots, and poles (and snowshoes for snowboarders without split boards).
Cross Country Skiers
Track or skating skis, boots and poles, waxes. |
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| Extra binding screws, spare
bale or cable, spare basket, duct tape, wire / string, pocket knife,
ski wax, skin glue, screwdriver, steel wool, waterproofing for boots. |
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| Medical tape, band-aids, tensor
bandages, sunscreen, lip balm, safety pins, personal medications,
blister prevention, anti inflammatory, antihistamines. |
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Topographical
map (Brandywine Falls 92/J3 Scale 1:50,000), compass, analog cell
phone (coverage may not be available in all areas or weather conditions).
ITEMS FREQUENTLY
FORGOTTEN BY PAST GUESTS
(hint, hint!):
Headlamp or flashlight,
water bottle or hydration pack, lodge slippers, toiletries, spare
batteries for transceiver |
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