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Clothing, supplies and information for a tour
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- Please - NO 100% COTTON - Polypropylene or other synthetic blends A MUST. The new materials are great. Dress in layers.
- Socks - 2 pair (a light weight "poly" under a wool or synthetic outer sock)
- Gloves (2 pair for kids)
- Hat (Gortex, wool, etc.)
- Neck gaiter or bandana
- Light weight hiking boots (water proofed)
- Synthetic Tights (polypropylene, capilene, etc.)
- Long sleeve turtle neck shirt (for very cold days may add one more sweater layer, fleece is good)
- Wind jacket (or Gortex) *Should be waterproof*
- Wind pants (or Gortex or wool) *Should be waterproof*
- Heavier jacket in cooler weather
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| Accessories and miscellaneous |
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- Lip salve
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher)
- Gaiters or neoprene booties
- Fanny pack (or lightweight backpack)
- Hydration System or Water Bottle (bring MORE water than
you think you need)
- Ski poles (classic length best) suggested
- Flashlight for Full Moon tours
- Camera
Back at your vehicle
- Towel
- Complete change of clothes and shoes (in case we get wet)
- Thermos jug with something warm
- Personal items
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- High protein & carbohydrates
- Snacks (lots of them)
- Lunch (large size)
- Drink (water, plus anything of your choice)
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| Additional Information: roads, backcountry safety, tour locations |
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For road conditions call CALTRANS road info: 1-800-427-7623 or visit the Mountain Highway Information site. If the roads are open I will be there!
Current weather for the area is available at the Sacramento NOAA site.
For avalanche safety information see Central Sierra Avalanche. For classes on avalanche safety contact Snowbridge Avalanche Seminars or call (877)SNO-SAFE.
For more information on how to get to tour locations contact
us or see the CathyWorks Map page.
SNO PARK PERMIT-California Dept. of Parks & Recreation (916)324-1222
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