Winter Camping Trip 2003

Saturday, Dec. 27^th - Monday, Dec. 29^th

As usual, the winter camping trip this year will be between Boxing Day and New Year's Eve. All Senior members are invited! Call Jon Hickman (739-1964) if you're interested or have any questions.

Recommended equipment:

a flashlight
matches
a compass
a plastic whistle; metal will freeze to your lips
a mattress
a very warm sleeping bag (You want something that will keep you warm if the temperature drops to -20 ºC or below. Sleeping bags this effective can be expensive, however, so combining a couple of sleeping bags and sleeping in your snowsuit's can also work.)
Clothing:
- polypropylene long underwear and undershirt (These will not only help to keep you warm, but will also wick away sweat from your skin.)
- several pairs of warm wool socks
- long-sleeved shirts and pants: avoid cotton if possible, it becomes stiff in the cold and doesn't insulate well when damp. Wool is a good choice, but even 50% polyester sweat-pants are better than jeans.
- good winter boots
- a toque and a couple of pairs of gloves; it's nice to have an extra pair to wear while drying your first by the fire.
a non-breakable bowl and cup
a fork, knife, and spoon
plenty of water (we always have the option of boiling snow, but its nice to have a ready supply)
snowshoes or skis (depending on how much snow there is)

Food, rides, and tents are being arranged. Call Jon at 739-1964 if you have any questions or concerns.