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This is a cold weather outing.  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 cold daytime and nighttime temperatures.  The main lodge has a wood stove for the evenings and sleeping bunks are not heated.  Temperatures in the bunk rooms range from 20-30 degrees during the night:

AMC Winter Hut Trip Required Gear: 

• Backpack - 45-60L Suitable to fit all gear listed below

• Sleeping Bag - Zero degree to -20 degree mummy sleeping bag (bag liner recommended - especially if zero degree bag) - You can rent these at REI

• Snowshoes - Reliable (MSR’s, Tubbs, REI, etc.)  - Let Mr. C know if you want to borrow 

• Microspikes - make sure they fit the winter boots before the trip - Let Mr. C know if you want to borrow 

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

• Two 1 Liter Nalgene Water Bottles w/insulators - no Camelbaks (hoses freeze) 

• Hiking Clothing - Synthetic Layers and NO COTTON

  • Two pair of synthetic base layers/long-underwear (top & bottom) - wear one/pack one

  • One pair hiking pants

  • Two fleece/synthetic tops - One mid weight and one heavy weight fleece top - wear one/pack one

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

  • Two pair glove liners (for extra warmth)

  • Three to four pair of warm, winter hiking socks (Darn Tough, SmartWool, etc.)  

  • Two+ winter hats - one lighter and one heavy

  • One outer top shell/jacket/raincoat (Must be waterproof) - for wind/rain protection 

  • One pair lower shell/windpants/rain pants - for wind/rain protection

• Hut and Sleeping Clothing

  • One set of warm clothes, socks & cap to change into immediately before bed

  • Comfortable footwear for the hut (slippers w/treads or down booties) 

  • Lightweight puff jacket or fleece top.

• Personal hygiene kit & First Aid Kit

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

Optional: 

• Hiking poles with snow baskets 

• Gaiters, Sunglasses, Ski Goggles, Neck Warmer, Balaclava 

• Two pair of thin sock liners 

• Cup and Spork/Spoon for Trail Hot Chocolate

• Small, portable games/cards 

• Spending money for souvenirs at the hut or lunch at top of Cannon Mt.

Not Required:

• Sleeping Pad - The hut provides mattresses

• Full Mess Kit - Plates, cups and utensils provided by the Hut

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