As usual, details will be discussed in a WhatsApp chat prior to the trip. Expect a full weekend! This fourth trip we will be joining other BCMC mentor groups at the Kees and Claire Hut. Booking opens 90 days before for BCMC members, so we can start to book Dec. 15th. There are many options once we get there. I think we will aim to spend both Friday night and Saturday night there, meaning we will all likely have to take either all or part of Friday off for this trip. 

Remember to leave a trip plan (where you are going, who you are with, what vehicle you are in (we can discuss carpooling!), when they should expect to hear from you) with someone you trust.

We will need extra gear for staying at the hut for two nights, including food! Will our group have the best charcuterie plate? Oh yes. 

Required (on every trip!):

• avalanche safety gear (transceiver - with good batteries, shovel, probe)
• Navigation (typically an app on your phone, and it's good to have a spare battery pack and charging cables for your phone too in case your battery dies)
• Insulation and extra layers
• Sun protection (baseball hat, sun glasses, sunscreen etc.)
• Headlamp
• First aid kit
• Multi tool
• Fire starting tool (lighter)
• Emergency bivy
• Skins
• Skis and Poles
• Goggles
• Helmet
• Positive attitude and stoke!

Optional:

• Hot tea or beverage
• Foam butt pad
• After bag of dry clothes, snacks, water etc.
• Radio
• Hut booties!
• Cords for charging