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What to bring to the White Mountains

Since our day-hiking excursion will start and end at the lodge, you may bring extra clothes and equipment to the Whites, packing only what's necessary for each day's hike. June is black fly season at low altitudes, so make sure to be prepared with bug repellent containing deet and/or netting. Temperatures may range from the 80s and humid in lowland to below freezing temperatures with snow at the summit of some mountains, so be prepared for a wide variety of conditions.

Page Last Updated 5/5/2007

Personal Effects

Bring very small containers of all personal items, such as hand sanitizer.

• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen (SPF 15 or greater)
• Hand Sanitizer or Bio-soap
• Toilet Paper
• Contact lenses / Glasses
• Hair Clips / Ponytail Bands
• Headlamp - LED lamps will run all week on 1 set of batteries.
• Some cash, a credit card, and ID (leave wallet home)
• Whistle / Mirror (if lost)
• Medications

Water

One of the most important items to consider is water. Keeping hydrated will help you operate at peak performance, and will stop you from becoming dehydrated, getting heat exhaustion, and help prevent hypothermia

When we find water along the way, we will purify it with water pumps and fill up all our water vessels. Here's what to bring:

• At least 2 liters of water containers. Nalgene, Camelbacks, Platypus for example, even plastic soda bottles will do.

Hiking Gear

• Daypack (1500 cu in)
• Hiking Poles (or ski poles)
• Hiking Boots or lightweight hikers with ankle support. Make sure they are broken in! Blisters are the number one cause of people being unable to complete trips.

Optional Items

These items can add to your comfort greatly, but may also add to pack weight.

• Compass
• Pocket Knife
• Swimsuit (We'll be swimming at Emerald Pool at least)
• Quick Dry Pack Towel (for swimming)
• Vaseline / Talcum powder
• Duct tape (for blisters)
• Insect Headnet
• Insect Repellant (35% deet, more is overkill)
• Pen and Journal
• Camera
• First Aid Kit (guides will be carrying these)

Clothing

Cotton is usually taboo in the wilderness, but in Big Bend's hot and arid climate, it would be OK to carry some cotton clothing, although it's still not recommended.

• Socks. Some people like Smartwool, Dahlgren or other 1 layer systems. Others prefer polypro liner socks and a wool outer sock. No cotton.
• Quick Dry Long Hiking Pants (No jeans which stay wet and heavy!).
• Quick Dry Short Pants (your long pants can have zip-off legs)
• Quick Dry Long Sleeve Shirt
• Quick Dry Short Sleeve Shirt
• Sweater or Fleece
• Waterproof Breatheable Rain Shell such as Gore-Tex (Also good for repelling wind)
• Rain Pants
• Wool or Synthetic cold-weather hat (you lose most of your heat through your head).
• Gloves or glove liners
• Wide Brim Hat
• Underwear (not cotton)