Personal Gear (you provide)

All of the following are required on this trip. If you do not personally own them, we recommend purchasing from a store, borrowing from a friend, or renting from the Outdoor Program. 

Required Items:

• Backpack of at least 3,000 cubic inches recommended
• Pack cover or a heavy-duty garbage bag
• Sleeping bag rated to 10°F or less; line stuff sack with plastic bag to waterproof your sleeping bag
• Sleeping pad
• Hiking boots or trail shoes (waterproofed and broken in)
• Rain gear (jacket and pants) that really work
• Long underwear top and bottom (wool or polypro)
• Sweater or shirt (wool or fleece)
• Warm pants (wool or fleece)
• Jacket (fleece or down)
• Warm winter hat
• 3 pairs of socks (wool or polypro)
• Hiking shorts
• 2 t-shirts
• Hat with brim
• Cup, bowl, spoon
• Two, 1-quart water bottles
• Headlamp or flashlight with fresh batteries
• Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.)
• Medications/prescriptions

Recommended Personal Items:

• Whistle
• Warm winter hat
• Gloves or mittens
• Extra socks for camp
• Chapstick, sunscreen
• Sunglasses, glasses case, contact lense solution, etc.
• Specific personal snacks such as protein bars

Optional Items:

• Fishing gear - must have license and Montana regulations
• Camera
• Watch
• Crazy Creek Chair

Not Allowed:

• Cell phones
• Alcohol
• Illegal Drugs
• Recreational Drugs including marijuana

Group Gear (we provide)

• Tarps
• Pots, pans, cutting board, scrubby, spatula, stove, fuel, lighter
• Soap
• Hand sanitizer
• Trowel/small shovel
• First aid kit (carried by group leaders)
• Maps
• Bear spray, bear hang
• Water purification (pump or aquamira)
• Emergency communication device

Food

Trip leaders will plan and provide food. If you have allergies or dietary restrictions, please include them on your medical form. Feel free to call us at (406) 243-5361 with any questions or concerns.

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