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You can expect daytime temperatures to be warm. Nights will be cool. Weather in the mountains is very changeable even in summer.  It may be very warm or it may snow!  This list will prepare you for all types of weather.  <B>Please follow it!</B></div> <bR> <div> A few words<B> </B>about cost.  You do not have to spend a great deal of money to prepare for these trips -- good wool items may be found at your local thrift store.  If purchasing new equipment give us a call and discuss the pros and cons of the variety of equipment available. Down sleeping bags are preferable over synthetic and Thermarest and inflateable pads are best for a good nights sleep.<B> Prioritize your money for  your sleep system. </B> Packs, sleeping bags, & pads can be rented at your local backpacking/mountaineering store.  If you have any problems obtaining equipment please email me.</div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="679" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="COLS" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 721 WIDTH="327"><div> <B>We recommend the following gear:</B></div> <div> <B>(Check with your local REI store for gear rentals.)</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Provided Gear</B></div> <div> þ<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >    Tents (3 season, 2 person)</FONT></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300fe00c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Cooking gear</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300fe00c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Stoves and fuel</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300fe00c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Water filter</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300fe00c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Group first aid kit</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300fe00c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Bear canister </div> <bR> <div> <B>Backpacking Gear</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Backpack: large internal frame or external frame (4000 - 6000 cu in.) One that fits YOU.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Pack cover - waterproof </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Sleeping bag (rated down to 20oF <B>or lower</B>)</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Sleeping pad: Thermarest or inflatables are best. Foam pads make for a rough night.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Outerwear</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Rain jacket & pants, lightwt, waterproof/breathable </div> <bR> <div> <B>Clothing </B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">1 </B>T-shirt, synthetic </div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">1  </B>Hiking shorts, quick-drying, lightweight</div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">1</B>  Mid-weight thermal top and bottom (no cotton)</div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">1</B>  Midweight fleece jacket or wool sweater OR down jacket</div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">1  </B>Long pants, quick-drying, lightweight (zip-off legs are great & negate need for shorts)  no jeans.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">2 changes of underwear  </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Hiking socks, 2 pairs of wool or synthetic</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">2 pairs of synthetic sock liners to prevent blisters</div> <bR> <div> <B>Clothing Accessories</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Sun hat with brim</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Wool or fleece hat</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Bandana </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Lightweight fleece gloves</div> <bR> <div> <B>Footwear</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Hiking boots: heavy duty, waterproof, and well broken-in, should rise above ankle</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="337"><div> <B>Travel Accessories</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">One 1-quart water bottle, even if you have a hydration system<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Headlamp with new batteries </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Plastic bowl, spoon, fork, mug</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Sunglasses and retainer strap</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Sunblock, small amount not the whole bottle, min SPF 25</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Lip balm (unscented) </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Insect repellant (small)</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Head net for mosquitoes, especially in July </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Toothbrush & trial-sized paste (share)</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Pack towel and/or washcloth (2 Handiwipes are great)</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Personal first aid kit, tiny and light with personal medication (I carry a big group first aid kit)</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Bic lighter</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Individually packaged wet-wipes / feminine wipes </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Individually packaged Anti-bacterial hand wipes (WetOnes Singles), 6 each for the trip</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Orange plastic trowel</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">TP system:  In a gallon Ziploc Bag:</div> <div>        Toilet paper (not a full roll) & 1 Ziploc quart baggie, </div> <div>         orange plastic trowel, 6 WetOnes Singles, 6 Feminine    Wipes, Pantiliners for women</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">1 large plastic garbage can bag </div> <bR> <div> <B>Optional Field Gear… think weight!</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Down vest or jacket (<U>highly recommended</U>, especially for Sept. trips or if your run cold like me)</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Swim suit (for bathing)</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Trekking poles (<B>highly</B> recommended for stream crossings,down hill., & rocky uneven terrain)</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Compass - the guide teaches with a Sunto M-2D</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Map: Tom Harrison Map of Tuolumne Meadows (in REI's map section). I'll provide detailed topo maps.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Ear plugs for folks that have snorers in camp</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Lightweight camp shoes/sandals</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Journal pages & pen (NOT a heavy, hardback journal)</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Camera and film - think weight, tiny digitals are great</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a800c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Hydration system only if you are used to it and love it.</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <B>Food: </B>I provide all the food for the trip from the first evening thru last day's lunch. Email me if you have food restrictions. Bring your own drinks for the first night evening. All I'll have is water.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Note about toiletries:</B> We must be able to fit all food and toiletries into our bear canisters at night so toiletry volume is a real issue. Think about leaving it home. </div> <bR> <div> <B>Last messages:</B>  In preparation for the trip, be sure to drink AT LEAST 4 QUARTS OF WATER A DAY for at least 2-3 days prior to your trip, preferably for the whole preceding week.  It will make your adjustment to altitude & exertion infinitely easier.</div> <bR> <div> <B>A Final Note:  </B>We reserve the right to turn back at the trailhead anyone they deem unprepared for the trip - from lack of conditioning or inappropriate equipment.  So to avoid disappointment & for your personal safety & enjoyment, please arrive with “all the right stuff”.  If you have any questions please call REI or email Karen or put the item in your car and ask your guide at the trailhead.</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>"Get Out of Town"</B></div> </td> </tr></table></body>