Snowshoeing Gear List

Note: The club has some equipment in the library

The Essentials

  • Navigation (map & compass)
  • Sun protection (sunglasses & sunscreen)
  • Insulation (extra clothing)
  • Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
  • First-aid kit
  • Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candle)
  • Multitool with knife and at least 3m of cordage
  • Nutrition (snacks and lunch)
  • Hydration (1.5 L water)
  • Emergency shelter (tent, garbage bag, bivvy, tarp, etc)

Clothing (No Cotton!)

  • Hiking Clothes:
    • Synthetic or Wool mid-weight long-sleeve
    • Synthetic pants (you may opt for insulated pants)
    • Synthetic socks or wool socks for hiking
  • Water/Windproof Shell: Pants and Jacket
  • Warmth:
    • Toque
    • Synthetic mitts and gloves (a pair of each)
    • Puffy or Synthetic winter jacket
  • Footwear:
      • Sturdy water-resistant boots suitable for cold weather
      • Gaiters
  • Rain pants/snow pants
  • Rain Jacket (shell with a hood)
  • Insulated jacket/puffy

Optional Clothing:

  • Long Underwear synthetic or wool
  • Extra gloves
  • Balaclava/Facemask

Extras Items:

  • Straps/cordage for attaching snowshoes to your backpack
  • Hiking Poles with snow baskets
  • Ski goggles
  • Camera
  • Sitting Pad
  • GPS
  • Personal Locator Beacon/ satellite phone
  • Change of Clothes (waiting at trailhead)
  • dry shoes (waiting at the trailhead)