Packing List

Packing List UNM WIIM 2008 As of this writing (December 2007), the winter in the Southwest has been snowy. Although our course entails various climactic activities, we have historically had good snow. We might have more than usual, but activities will not be cancelled if there is snow, unless conditions merit a cancellation. In other words, plan to be warmed up by the sun, or rained on, or snowed upon. I have put a "*" on the "must bring" items; other items not marked this way can be brought, bought, or rented, depending on your comfort level or expense account. The "+" means we can supply some of this stuff to rent (not enough for all) List of Activities for March 2008 Hiking Cross Country Skiing or Snowshoeing Car Camping Winter camping in yurt or outside in snow cave Hot Springs Mountain Biking Rock Scrambling (Search and Rescue) Skiing or Snowboarding (optional) Climbing (roped) Birding Firearm Safety Backpacking (3 days) Eco Resus Challenge All Terrain Navigation March Weather in New Mexico Sunny, snowy, rainy, muddy, windy…be prepared to experience four seasons in March! Personal items (ALL *) Active wear clothing, with a second pair, for hiking, backpacking, biking, skiing. Preferentially, fabrics that wick perspiration and keeps you dry (e.g. Cool Max or the like; cotton gets wet and stays wet although good for lounging around) Light jacket for cool days and nights Heavier jacket for cold nights and snow Anorak, water impermeable (i.e. Gore-Tex) shell Shell pants (for snow) Polypropylene long underwear Warm socks, gloves for snow Lighter socks Boots (for backpacking, and snow impermeability) Pull over hat, hat for sun Sunglasses, goggles Sunscreen, lip balm Personal toiletries and health kit with all medicines (we recommend Flonase/Benadryl or other allergic meds-the pollen can be terrible here). Also consider ACETAZOLAMIDE for the high altitude) Swim clothes Towel Passport/Visa (if from another country) Reading books, PDAs, iPods, whatever your ilk for entertainment… Other equipment (some items are *, some are not) Camera Thermarest or Ensolite foam pad* Sleeping bag* Tent or tarp Poncho and/or rain gear (it hardly rains, but never say never) Knife* Signal mirror and whistle* Compass* Water container* Water purification system "Comfort" foods" Fire starter Headlamp with extra batteries* Mountain Bike with repair accoutrements Daypack* Backpack* Binoculars Backcountry skis or snowshoes for travel with poles/boots (downhill skis or snowboard entirely optional on days off-too hard to predict whether you will use them but if you are gung ho, bring them) Snow shovel Probe Avalanche beacon+ Climbing skins (for skis) Climbing harness+ Climbing shoes (Climbing bag, rope and other safety gear if you plan on climbing on your own; don’t buy if you don’t have these) Trail/walking shoes* Camp stove Eating utensils* Accessory or bungee cords Duct tape* A good attitude!*** Please feel free to contact us for more information. I can be reached in New Mexico at (505) 220-8253. Dario

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