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Me and a friend are going for a hike at Mt Charelston on thursday, lots of snow and fun. We plan to bring a couple good fixed blades, some folders, water food and some other little things, we were wondering what are some good things we should bring besides these things since it will be are first real hike in snow
thanks for all the help
 
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some good warm clothes...some rain gear, a map of the area.....flash light...a whistle, several ways of starting a fire....cell phone..and be sure to tell people where you are going and when you expect to be back...
 
RescueRiley said:
some good warm clothes...some rain gear, a map of the area.....flash light...a whistle, several ways of starting a fire....cell phone..and be sure to tell people where you are going and when you expect to be back...
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You just covered what I was thinking perfectly. File a "flight plan!"
 
shelter - like a big tarp (with plenty of cordage to set it up) and several ways to start a fire. a metal pot or cup to melt snow.

dress warm and like bigfoot said - bring extra socks. if you begin to perspire, remove layers - don't get you clothing wet and DON'T wear cotton (especially next to the skin).
 
Bring some common sense, and take care of your feet. Gene
 
RescueRiley said:
some good warm clothes...some rain gear, a map of the area.....flash light...a whistle, several ways of starting a fire....cell phone..and be sure to tell people where you are going and when you expect to be back...
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akennedy73 said:
shelter - like a big tarp (with plenty of cordage to set it up) and several ways to start a fire. a metal pot or cup to melt snow.

dress warm and like bigfoot said - bring extra socks. if you begin to perspire, remove layers - don't get you clothing wet and DON'T wear cotton (especially next to the skin).
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All good advice. Anyone would do well to remember all that is mentioned above.:thumbup:

gunknifenut said:
Bring some common sense, and take care of your feet. Gene
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Gene, this is by far one of the best pieces of advice I have read in a long time.

Common sense will go a lot farther than all your gear combined.

Well said....:thumbup::cool:
 
Stuff to keep warm at night (does your "friend" like to snuggle?) and during inactive times. It is easy to stay warm while active, but being still is a different story.
 
EZZKIAL - "Me and a friend are going for a hike at Mt Charelston on thursday, ..."

In what State is Mt. Charelston??? At what altitude will you be camping??

L.W.
 
blazink said:
Stuff to keep warm at night (does your "friend" like to snuggle?) and during inactive times. It is easy to stay warm while active, but being still is a different story.
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No kidding. The one night I had to spend out unplanned, I wished I had a sleeping bag or down jacket. At least I had a warm hat (very good) and a closed-cell sit pad that was good to sleep on.

It wasn't a bad experience overall, with nice weather, a good fire, and nighttime lows in the low 40s, but I sure wish I had a bag.
 
Riley's got it. Take water, of course. And I'll re-emphasize the flashlight. It is not unusual for a day hike to take longer than expected and fading daylight can be a major obstacle to returning safely. This time of year, darkness sets in fast and overnighting in winter weather is not a good option if you are only equipped for a day hike. A flashlight is a very sensible precaution. I pack a proper assortment of survival gear and the flashlight is the only piece I have ever actually needed, and I have needed it several times.
 
Lots of good advice. Wear or take extra to keep warm. Just in case you have to spend the night. Lots of water and something to munch that's high in calories so you can keep the furnace burning hot.
 
longbow50 said:
something to munch that's high in calories so you can keep the furnace burning hot.
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Hi-cal in the cold = :thumbup:
On long-distance cold weather trips inteh past, I found that I really craved FAT. The last month (Nov 96) of my southbound Appalachian Trail thru-hike was high in the Smokies and mtns of northern GA, which I wrongly assumed would have mild weather.

I ended up eating a lot of peanut butter with a spoon, and sticks of butter like candy bars. If I ever got hungry, I got cold.
 
One thing to add if i may... I now carry Some of those heating pads. When you get realy cold stick a large one under the shirt and the small ones in your boots or gloves.. Can make all the diffrence.

http://www.heatfactory.com/


Sasha
 
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