Winter Backcountry Training
February 2-3, 2008
Schedule & Equipment List
Saturday, February 2nd
8:00 – 4:00pm
6:30 – 10pm
Sunday, February 3rd
8:00am – 2:00pm
All participants must be physically able to be outside in inclement weather for up to 8 hours.
Be sure to bring appropriate gear – plan on poor weather, poor visibility, rain, wind, snow, etc . . .
Equipment List
skis, boots, poles, skins or snowshoes and poles
backpack
bandana
chap stick
compass
duct tape
gloves; heavy & light pair
goggles & sunglasses
gortex jacket and pants
hat (beanie and ballcap)
knife or leatherman
layers / dry clothes
light rope
pencil & write in the rain notebook
repair kit; pole baskets, binding cables, binding screws
shovel
lunch & snacks for both days
sunscreen
water
...and any other equipment you feel may be necessary . . . to see our suggested team list,
go to TNSAR and click on “gear list”.
If you have access to a Beacon and GPS, please bring them. Some will be available to borrow.