Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Packing List


MOUNTAIN SCHOOL REQUIRED CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST


Please carefully look over the following checklist and check each item as it is packed.  If you have trouble coming up with any of these items, please let your teacher know well before your Mountain School visit, so we can provide them for you. Please label your belongings!

Day pack- packed with the six items listed below:
                _____      Rain gear (with rain pants if you have them)   
_____      Warm knit hat, preferably wool
                _____      Warm gloves
                _____      Water bottle (watertight, so you can carry it in your bag without leaking)
                _____      Sack lunch for the first day
                _____      gallon size ziplock bag for journal, with pencil

In another bag, backpack, or suitcase pack the following:
_____      Sturdy, water-resistant, comfortable hiking boots (if not wearing them) or two pairs of sneakers 
                _____      3 pairs of wool or polypropylene socks
                _____      Long underwear or thick tights
                _____      Underwear (3 changes)
                _____      2 pairs of long pants
                _____      Warm sweater or sweatshirt
                _____      Long sleeve shirt, 2 other shirts
_____      Small towel and washcloth
                _____      Warm jacket
_____      Warm sleeping bag, or bedroll with sheet plus blanket

In ziplock or toiletry bag labeled with your NAME (to store in the restroom):
                _____      Toothbrush and toothpaste
                _____      Soap, personal toiletries
               
Give to your teacher:
_____      Approved medications and written directions  (with name on it—teacher will control all medications)
Optional:
_____      Camera and film 
_____      Binoculars

*Do NOT bring any candy, gum, extra food, blow dryers, hair spray, hair gels, makeup, games, iPods, cell phones, computer games, knives, or money!

*Please bring only what you will need and pack tightly.  You are responsible for carrying your own belongings approximately 0.3 miles up hill from the bus to your lodge room.

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