Minimum When Participating With TOC
Equipment:
- Skiing: Skis, Poles and Ski Boots
- Boarding: Board and Snowboard Boots
- Snow Shoeing: Snow Shoes, Poles are recommended
Supplies:
- Daypack
- Plenty of Water
- Energy-rich snacks (dried fruit, chocolate, energy bars etc)
- Avoid bringing carbonated drinks which may explode with a lot of movement
- Avoid drinking boxes since they cannot be re-sealed if you do not finish them or want to save some for later
Dress in layers (see article from MEC):
- Synthetic underwear layer to wick moisture away from skin
- Wool or synthetic (fleece) warming layer(s)
- Water/wind proof outer layer to protect you from the elements
- Do *NOT* wear cotton (including jeans), especially for your inner layer. Cotton will hold moisture (and cold) against your body, rather than wicking it away like a synthetic layer will.
Protect your skin and extremities:
- Gloves or Mitts
- Toque or Headband, Neck Warmer
- Warm/waterproof boots
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen (snow glare can give you a vicious burn)
- UV blocking chapstick
Equipment:
- Equipment Repair Kit
- "Sit-Upon": small closed-cell foam pad
- Garbage bag to line daypack for water proofing
- Camera
Supplies:
- Extra Snacks
- Toilet paper in ziploc bag, extra bag to carry paper out
- Plastic/garbage bag to carry out garbage
- Thermos of hot liquids
Clothing:
- Ski Goggles
- Snow pants/snow suit
- Extra pair of socks, mitts, gloves, etc for if the others get wet and uncomfortable
- Ice cleats (slip on over your shoes). We recommend Stabil-Icers.
- Gaiters
- Those little heat things for your mitts or boots
Emergency:
- First Aid Kit
- Flashlight (it gets dark earlier than you think)
- Emergency Heat Source (ie. candles, matches)
- Basic understanding of hypothermia, signs and what to do
- Personal identification
- Emergency whistle (use SOS code if in trouble)
- Map and compass
- Collapsible shovel
- Nylon tarp