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BACKCOUNTRY GUIDE
Avalanches
Being Prepared
Cautionary Notes
Cross Country Skiing
Dispersed Camping
Hiking & Biking
Off-Road Motorcycling
Reservations
Snowmobiling
Suggested Equipment

SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT LIST

____ Hiking boots
____ Socks (wool or equivalent)
____ Sweater (wool or equivalent)
____ Water and wind resistant parka
____ Long pants (wool or equivalent)
____ Hat (appropriate for season)
____ Gloves or mittens
____ Rain gear
____ Compass
____ S County topographic maps
____ Headlamp with extra bulbs and batteries
____ Waterproof matches
____ Container to heat water
____ Candle and fire starter
____ Pocketknife
____ Signal mirror
____ Whistle
____ Climbing helmet
____ 1 inch tubular webbing 15-20 ft.
____ Small notebook and pencil
____ Sunglasses
____ Eye and ear protection
____ Water purifier (chemical or filter)
____ Toilet articles
____ Water bottle
____ Food for 48 hours
____ Personal first aid kit
____ Pack (large enough to carry all of the above)
____ Gaiters
____ Extra socks
____ Thermal underwear
____ Extra hat and gloves
____ Small backup flashlight
____ Insect repellent
____ Closed cell pad
____ Space blanket
____ Watch
____ Additional food in vehicle
____ Sleeping bag
____ Trails Illustrated Maps of the County

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT FOR WINTER PACK/AVALANCHE

____ Backcountry skis and skins or snowshoes and repair items
____ Backpack snow shovel
____ Backpack stove and pot
____ Avalanche transceiver
____ Avalanche probe poles
____ Full face protection
____ Wind shell for hands
____ Body insulation unaffected by water

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Hiking Certificate

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Steamboat Springs, CO
80477
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