Super Tri-Trek Gear

Note: In addition to the personal equipment listed above you will be required to carry a share of group gear depending on the trek such as shelters, ropes and hardware. You must be able to load your pack with your equipment as to leave additional room for group gear. Mark all personal items with your name.

You Provide	We Provide
Equipment __ Backpack – sturdy with good hip belt __ Sleeping pad – Therma-rest or equivalent __ Sleeping bag – warm to 45 degrees or colder __ Sleeping bag stuff sack - nylon with plastic sack liner to keep bag dry __ 2 sleeping bag straps - nylon with buckle, not bungee type __ Drinking cup – plastic, not metal __ Bowl – large plastic __ Eating spoon - large __ 2 Water bottles – wide mouth with name or initials written on them __ Pocket knife- small __ Disposable lighter or matches - in waterproof container __ Headlamp or small flashlight - with extra batteries and bulb __ Bike helmet - approved __ Sun glasses - with side shading, UV and polarizing __ 2 Trash bags – (emergency shelter and/or pack rain cover) __ Travel/Duffel bag – (for spare clothes, etc., store at Advance Base. Mark all personal items with your name.) Clothing __ 1 Change underwear – (store in travel bag) __ 3 T-shirts – (wear 1, carry 1, store 1 - not cotton) A Class B uniform scout T- shirt will be worn during program activities at Sheppard Base. A High Adventure T-shirt will be issued to all participants to help meet this requirement. Wearing a complete Class A dress uniform during Sheppard Base dinner and ceremonies is encouraged if you own one. __ Long underwear - lightweight poly or wool (not cotton), long sleeved top and bottom __ Warm hat or balaclava - wool or pile __ Sun hat - ball cap and/or bandana __ Bike gloves - lightweight nylon with leather palms (for riding, rope belaying and ice axe handling) __ Lightweight gloves – __ Warm shirt - long sleeved poly or wool (no cotton) __ 2nd Warm shirt, jacket or sweater – poly fleece, down or wool, roomy to fit OVER other layers __ Raincoat or jacket - Gore-tex or coated nylon with hood (no poncho) __ Hiking shorts – not cotton __ Warm pants - poly fleece or wool, (no cotton) legs open wide to go on OVER boots __ 5 pr socks – 3 light, 2 heavyweight, poly or wool - not cotton (wear 2, carry 2, store 1) __ Rain pants or chaps - Gore-tex or coated nylon, legs open wide enough to put on OVER boots __ Gaiters __ Hiking boots - broken in, waterproof treated, shank to support crampons __ Travel clothes (store at Base) Note: Pack clothes in plastic bags to keep them dry inside pack. Other __ Sunscreen - spf rated __ Lip screen - spf rated __ Toothbrush & toothpaste __ Hand towel - small __ Moleskin– blister treatment __ Band Aids __ Aspirin/Ibuprofen __ Adhesive tape - small 1” roll __ Personal medications - in pharmacy’s labeled container __ Insect repellant __ Toilet paper - small roll, double wrapped in plastic bags __ Bath soap – (in travel bag) __ Bath towel – (in travel bag) Leave at Base __ Travel/duffel bag/ – For spare clothes, etc. Leave at Base	-Airport and base transportation -Heated cabins and bathrooms -Adult trek leaders -All meals -Climbing helmets,- -Ice axes -Harnesses -Locking carabiners -Crampons. -Group gear -Water treatment kits -Permits -Program T-shirt
Mountain Bike, in good working order. Front suspension is recommended. Toe clips are not recommended. Clipless pedals are optional. You will be able to rent front suspension bikes and helmets for $20 per day from Black Diamond Bike & Backcountry. Advance notice is required with name and height.
Optional __ Trekking poles (used to aid balance and rest legs) __Gaiters – lightweight (keeps snow, water and wind out of boot top area) __ Travel/Camp shoes – lightweight sneakers or sandals. Not so good on glaciers! __ Camera __ Paperback book – (rest time) __ Trekker’s museum donation - Council/Unit patch or nic-nac from each unit on the trek.( store at Base)
DO NOT BRING Survival or hunting knives Weapons Slingshots Fireworks Alcohol or drugs Tobacco of any kind Large amounts of junk food
Note: In addition to the personal equipment listed above you will be required to carry a share of group gear depending on the trek such as shelters, ropes and hardware. You must be able to load your pack with your equipment as to leave additional room for group gear. Mark all personal items with your name.