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 Wool Boots Insulated Waterproof Two Pair Mittens Layered Mittens Inner Fleece Mitten Outer Shell

Sample Menu or What I eat when winter camping or 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) or pasta with high protein & fat based sauce (2 – 3 cup servings) or Sausages (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 Procedures 911 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

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