The Eleven Essentials of the Canadian Rockies
You will need to bring essentials #1 through #4 in a day pack for safety, survival, and basic comfort. Your guide will look after essential items #5 through #11. If you have your own bear spray, please bring it. Your guide will also have a can (maybe two!) as well. Hiking boots are recommended, but a sturdy pair of cross-training or outdoor runners will work well, too. Extras at the bottom are, well...extras. Make sure to charge the battery for your camera.
- Hydration: water bottle or hydration system (minimum 1 litre), electrolyte drinks or mixes
- Sun Protection: sun screen, lip balm, sunglasses, hat
- Insulation: jacket (rain/wind), vest, pants, long underwear, gloves, toque (beanie/wool hat)
- Nutrition: extra snacks (energy bars, gels, chews, trail mix)
- First-Aid Supplies: first-aid kit
- Fire: matches or lighter, fire starter
- Repair Kit & Tools: knife or multi-tool, duct tape strips
- Illumination: headlamp or flashlight
- Navigation: map (waterproof), compass, GPS locator, altimeter
- Emergency Shelter/Supplies: reflective blanket, extra day's supply of food, whistle
- Bear Spray
Extras:
- Toilet paper, sanitation bag, hand sanitizer
- Insect repellent
- Trekking Poles
- Camera
