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Scouts & adult leaders MUST BE physically fit enough to snowshoe approximately 10 miles over 2.5 days (please know your abilities). Scouts MUST BE willing to endear the challenges of extremely cold daytime and nighttime temperatures (sleeping bunks are not heated and temperatures can approach 0 during the night);

Required Gear: 

• • Zero degree to -20 degree mummy sleeping bag (bag liner recommended - especially if zero degree bag) 

  • Reliable pair of snowshoes (MSR’s, Tubbs, REI, etc.) – Scouts can borrow or rent a pair 

  • Warm, waterproof winter boots suitable for hiking with packs, snowshoeing & cold temps

  • Microspikes (make sure they fit the winter boots before the trip) 

  • Two Nalgene water bottles with insulators (no Camelbaks! - the hoses freeze) 

  • Two pair of synthetic base layers/long-underwear (top & bottom) No cotton 

  • Outer layer shell/jacket & snow pants (Must be waterproof) 

  • Two top mid-layers to be worn over base layers (turtlenecks, fleece) No cotton 

  • Three to four pair of warm, winter hiking socks (Darn Tough, SmartWool, etc.) No cotton

  • Two winter hats 

  • Two pair of warm and waterproof winter gloves or mittens (mittens over liner gloves are best to hold hand warmers) 

  • A set of warm, comfortable clothes to change into after hiking & to sleep 

  • Comfortable footwear for the lodge (slippers with rubber treads or down booties)

  • First aid kit & Personal hygiene kit 

  • Headlamp and small portable flashlight as a back-up (include extra batteries)

  • Suitable backpack to fit gear noted above 50-60L backpack 

Optional Gear: 

• • Hiking poles with snow baskets 

  • Two pair of thin sock liners 

  • Face/neck balaclava/mask & ski goggles 

  • Small, portable games/cards 

  • Spending money for souvenirs/snacks at the hut 

Other Notes: 

• • If you need snowshoes or Microspikes, Mr. C has access to borrow some!

  • The troop will supply hand warmers 

  • If you have ANY questions about the trip, equipment, food, etc. please contact Mr. C 

Mountain Summit Lodge

• • No mess kits required as Lonesome Lake has kitchen services;

  • No sleeping pads are needed as mattress and pillows are provided;

  • Portable emergency bivy sacks will be carried by adult leaders but can be purchased on your own if wanted.

Refer to your Scouting Handbook for additional items needed on a winter camping Trip