WHAT TO BRING ON YOUR HIKING TRIP
| Here is a list of items you will need
for your hiking trip. You should bring these items with
you on even the shortest of wilderness hiking trips since
a sudden downpour or sprained ankle can lengthen your
time in the forest. Each item should be considered for
it's usefulness, durability, and weight. You need only to
bring the basics as all of the "extras" are
provided by your guide, such as: emergency medical kit,
bug repellent, trail maps, leanto emergency shelter, picnic utensils, shovel, etc. It is a good idea to have a day pack or frame pack for easy accessibility of items such as your raingear, camera, sweatshirt, dry socks, etc. We recommend using a layered approach when choosing clothing for your hike. You will need one basic outfit to which you can add items of clothing to provide warmth and dryness. An extra set of clothing should be included in case the first becomes wet, although hikers who prefer to wear shorts will need only one pair of long pants to wear at night or after a rain. What To Wear 1 pair hiking boots or sturdy walking shoes (well broken in) 1 pair short or long pants (varies by season) 1 pair wool or medium thickness boot socks Underwear or Long johns (depending on season) 1 t-shirt short or long sleeved (by season) 1 wool sweater or thick sweatshirt (depending on time of year) Protective head gear (for shade or warmth, depending on season) Sunglasses or clipons (preferrably with UV protection) Any other personal necessities What To Carry In Your Day Pack Lightweight, durable Raingear. (can double as windbreaker on cool evenings) 1 pair of long pants or sweatpants (varies by season) 1 pair shorts or swimsuit (by season) 1 or 2 extra pairs of wool or medium thickness boot socks Plastic water bottle (filled) ANY REQUIRED PRESCRIPTION
MEDICATIONS! 2 or more Energy or Granola bars Matches or Lighter Small backpacker type flashlight with new or extra batteries Pocket Knife Compass & Area map (optional, Guide has them) Small thin towel Toiletries: toilet paper Any other personal necessities IMPORTANT: In a small ziplock
bag put: ID (driver's license), health insurance card,
credit card or small amount of money, important phone
numbers and any medical alert info. OPTIONAL ITEMS: small camera and film, binoculars, insect repellant, sunscreen, and/or lip balm. Prohibited Items: Firearms, Fireworks, Illegal Drugs Meet Your Tour Guide(s) | About The Area | Reserving Your Tour | Hiking Tours Homepage |