What to Wear

No Cotton

Polypropylene

Fleece

Synthetic Wool

Breathable Water Proof outer Shell

Layers

Base Layer

polypropylene and polyester

transport moisture away from skin

Mid Layer

Fleece or Wool

Snug but not constricting.

Trap warm air

Outer Layer

Waterproof Breathable

Hands & Feet

Socks No Cotton

Wool or Synthetic WoolBoots

Insulated Waterproof

Two PairMittens

Layered Mittens

Inner Fleece Mitten Outer Shell

Sample Menuor

What I eat when winter campingor

Pass the butter and milk powder!!

1. Eat and drink hot food and hot drinks whenever possible.2. Drink lots of water. 3. There are students who have allergies so please avoid bringing allergenic foods like peanuts and salmon.

4. Only freaks eat in the bathroom. Just say no. No eating in the bathroom! No cleaning of pots in the bathroom!

5. Eat 2 to 3 times what you normally would.6. Eat lots of fats proteins.

Breakfast:

2 or 3 bowls of instant porridge with added milk powder and butter

2 blueberry-bran muffins (buttered)

1 mug of hot fruit Juice

1 large mug of hot chocolate (with added milk powder and or butter)

1 slice of cheese (with butter!)

Snacks (3 or 4 times each day)

Pop-tarts (hot if possible)

Granola bars

Trail mix with M&Ms (where’s the butter?)

Cheese

Lunch: (on trail so keep it light!)

2 Bagels (sliced) with cream cheese & Jam

2 juice boxes (hot if possible)

1 chocolate bar

1 Granola bar

1 mug of hot chocolate (if possible)

Cheese

Pepperoni or Salami stick

Cookies

Dinner:

Chilli with rice (high in fats & protein and a good source of veg based vitamins)

orpasta with high protein & fat based sauce (2 – 3 cup servings)

orSausages (3) and instant mashed potatoes (with lots & lots of butter!)

Bread (with butter)

Cheese (with bread?)

Hot Chocolate (Just add butter & milk powder!!)

Hot Fruit drink

Granola Bar or Chocolate

Hot (tinned) fruit salad

Emergency Procedures911

Contact a teacher

Emergency Shelter

Cell Phones

iPods

Great in an emergency

Do not use

Great if you are having trouble sleeping

Do not use

Antisocial

Antisocial

Seven Habits of Highly Warm People

1. Dress Properly

3. Eat lots (fat & protein)

2. Keep Active

6. Fire(s)

4. Layer Down in Sleeping Bag

5. Proper Sleeping Bag

7. Good Quinzhee