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Minimum When Participating With AOC

Equipment:

• Skiing: Skis, Poles and Ski Boots
• Boarding: Board and Snowboard Boots
• Snow Shoeing: Snow Shoes, Poles

Supplies:

• Daypack
• Plenty of Water
• Energy-rich snacks (dried fruit, chocolate, energy bars etc)
• Avoid bringing carbonated drinks which may explode with a lot of movement
• Avoid drinking boxes since they cannot be re-sealed if you do not finish them or want to save some for later

Dress in layers (see article from MEC):

• Synthetic underwear layer to wick moisture away from skin
• Wool or synthetic (fleece) warming layer(s)
• Water/wind proof outer layer to protect you from the elements
• Do *NOT* wear cotton (including jeans), especially for your inner layer. Cotton will hold moisture (and cold) against your body, rather than wicking it away like a synthetic layer will.
  

Protect your skin and extremities:

• Gloves or Mitts
• Toque or Headband, Neck Warmer
• Warm/waterproof boots
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen (snow glare can give you a vicious burn)
• UV blocking chapstick

Additionally, What You Might Need When Going (Especially On Your Own)

Equipment:

• Equipment Repair Kit
• "Sit-Upon": small closed-cell foam pad
• Garbage bag to line daypack for water proofing
• Camera

Supplies:

• Extra Snacks
• Toilet paper in ziploc bag, extra bag to carry paper out
• Plastic/garbage bag to carry out garbage
• Thermos of hot liquids

Clothing:

• Ski Goggles
• Snow pants/snow suit
• Extra pair of socks, mitts, gloves, etc for if the others get wet and uncomfortable
• Gaiters
• Those little heat things for your mitts or boots

Emergency:

• First Aid Kit
• Flashlight (it gets dark earlier than you think)
• Emergency Heat Source (ie. candles, matches)
• Basic understanding of hypothermia, signs and what to do
• Personal identification
• Emergency whistle (use SOS code if in trouble)
• Map and compass
• Collapsible shovel
• Nylon tarp

Think we forgot something from one of our lists? Let us know.