What to bring:

• A pack large enough to carry the layers you will take off when you warm up, plus your lunch, water, snacks, etc.

• Winter hat, mitts and neck buff/scarf

• Sunglasses, googles if you have them

• Sunscreen and lip block

• 1 liter of water and/or thermos of tea

• Camera

What to wear for the day:

Top Layer:

• A long sleeved Merino wool or similar (synthetic, not cotton)

• A warm layer such as a fleece jacket or wool sweater

• Insulated down jacket with hood

• Waterproof jacket with hood that fits over down jacket

Bottom Layer:

• Insulated pants such as ski pants.

• Moreno wool or similar long johns

Footwear:

• Sorel style winter snow boot or similiar; no Uggs

• Warm socks. A liner sock inside a thicker sock is an age old trick for keeping your feet warm and blister free.

• If you are prone to blisters, please apply blister bandages to the areas of your foot where you normally blister.

What to bring for food:

Hike Banff will bring either a snack for you (if it’s a half day hike) or a lunch if it’s a full day hike. Bring your own favourite snacks if you like.

Additional notes:

Hike Banff will have some insulated jackets, hats and mitts, spare day packs and gaiters to lend. Please let us know in advance if you would like to borrow something, and what your size is.

Snowshoes and ski poles:

Provided by Hike Banff