Tri-Trek Gear Requirements

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 __ Day pack - medium size, large enough to carry extra clothes, some gear, food and drink __ 2 Water bottles – wide mouth with name or initials written on them __ Drinking cup – plastic, not metal __ Pocket knife - small __ Disposable lighter or matches - in waterproof container __ Headlamp or small flashlight - with extra batteries and bulb __ Bike helmet - approved __ Sunglasses - with side shading, UV and polarizing __ 2 Trash bags – (emergency shelter) __ Travel/Duffel bag – (for spare clothes, etc., store at Base. Mark all personal items with your name.) Clothing __ 2 Changes underwear – (store in travel bag) __ 3 Tee 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. Wearing a complete Class A field uniform during Sheppard Base dinner and ceremonies is encouraged. __ Long underwear - lightweight poly or wool (not cotton), long sleeved top and bottom __ Warm shirt – long sleeved poly or wool (no cotton) __ 2nd Warm shirt, jacket or sweater – poly fleece, wool, or down, roomy to fit OVER other layers __ Raincoat or jacket - Gore-tex or coated nylon with hood (no poncho) __ Warm hat – poly or wool __ Sun hat - ball cap and/or bandana __ Bike gloves – nylon with leather palms (for riding, rope belaying and ice axe handling) __ Lightweight gloves – poly or wool __ Hiking shorts – not cotton __ Warm pants – poly fleece or wool, (no cotton) legs open wide enough to go on OVER boots __ Rain pants or chaps - Gore-tex or coated nylon, legs open wide enough to put on OVER boots __ 5 pr socks – 3 light, 2 heavyweight, poly or wool - not cotton (wear 2, carry 2, store 1) __ Hiking boots - broken in, waterproof treated __ Travel clothes (store at Base) Other __ Sleeping bag __ Sunscreen - 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 __ Class III Medical form	-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
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. (store at Base) __ Pillow __ 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 -Video games
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.