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What to Bring for Your Map and Compass Skills Day

Mountain weather can change quickly, and go from being quite lovely and warm to very cold indeed. Dressing in layers is the way to deal with these changing conditions. You can add more layers as you cool down, or take off a layer as you warm up.

What to bring in your day pack:

  • A waterproof jacket and waterproof pants

  • An insulated jacket that stuffs small (down jacket is nice…Yes, this is the summer hiking list)

  • Sunscreen, lip block, and sunhat

  • 1 liter of water or more

  • Snack

What to wear for the day:

Top Layer:

  • A short sleeved Moreno wool or similar (synthetic, not cotton)

  • A long sleeved Moreno wool or similar (synthetic, not cotton) over the above short sleeve

Bottom Layer:

  • Quick dry pants. You may enjoy having zip off legs

Footwear:

  • A sturdy walking shoe, runner or light hiking boot, all with good soles

What to bring for the course:

  • Notebook and pencil

  • Silvia compass

  • Topographic map 1:50,000 of area