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Grade 8 Winterlude Overnight Personal Gear List

Wednesday January 29 – Thursday, January 30, 2025

January 29 – students will be participating in either alpine skiing or snowboarding

January 30 – students will be participating in a snowshoe hike with some winter skills training

Please pack only what is required as space is limited in travelling to and from the mountain.

REQUIRED CLOTHING

sport specific equipment such as helmets, skis, poles, snowboards, snowshoes, etc will be available for rent.

• 1 winter coat (or raincoat), preferably waterproof

• warm insulating layers for under raincoat (sweater, fleece, down)

• 1 pair rain/snow pants  (outer layer for playing in snow)

• ski goggles

• 1 t-shirt ( polypropylene or other synthetic will keep you warmer – NO cotton )

• 1 long sleeve shirt / light fleece (non-cotton)

• long underwear bottoms (non-cotton)

• non- cotton, quick dry pants or tights (fleece is great here)

• wool socks – 4 pair

• winter boots suitable for walking distances

• neck warmer

• toque

• winter gloves

• water bottle (that can handle hot water)

• 1 large day pack capable of holding lunch, water, extra layers and some group gear.

•  Swimsuit and towel (for hot tub)

• Chalet clothing (to wear indoors in the evening)

• Pajamas

• Toiletries for overnight

• Duffel or backpack to hold the items not being worn on the slopes on day one

OPTIONAL ITEMS

• sunglasses

• whistle (in jacket pocket or tied to jacket)

• sun hat

• balaclava

• camera

• headlamp or small flashlight