Yosemite Outdoor Education Field Trip Clothing and Equipment List
When it comes to clothing “layers” and “keeping dry” are the operative words for the week. A variety of activities and weather conditions during your stay in Yosemite necessitate the need to add or remove layers of clothing in the effort to maintain a comfortable body temperature. If you get wet, you will get cold! This is especially true of head, hands and feet, so pay close attention to hats, shoes, socks, gloves. Staying warm and dry is a good start to a fantastic week. Use a permanent marker and label all clothing and equipment with the student’s name. Many students purchase similar items of clothing. Small, personalized touches help students identify their items.
In January, the students will bring the following items to school for a gear check:
· Waterproof Jacket - Down is warm, but useless when wet. You must bring a rain poncho if you are bringing a jacket that is not waterproof. Water-resistant is not sufficient in the rain and snow.
· Beanie
· Waterproof gloves or mittens
· Waterproof Pants – ski or rain pants (lined or unlined)
· Waterproof hiking boots
The following items should also be packed for the trip, but will not need to come to school for gear check.
· Sweatshirt or Sweaters – 2-3 for the week
· Long-sleeved shirts – include a couple of t-shirts for those times you get really warm.
· Pants – 2-3 pairs
· Thermal Underwear – at least one pair is desirable
· Underwear and socks – at least 3-5 pairs of thick hiking socks.
· Night Wear – pajamas, thermals, or sweats work well.
· Toiletries –towel, washcloth, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, deodorant.
· Sunscreen (at least 15 SPF) and lip balm.
· Extra Footwear (optional) – a second pair of lightweight shoes or boots for use in your cabin. A pair of shower shoes is recommended.
· 2 Water Bottles – should be one quart each, unbreakable plastic.
· Bandana or large handkerchief – required - serves as a table cloth during lunch and provides many other useful functions.
· Sunglasses – Dark, sturdy glasses prevent snow blindness and insure comfort on sunny days and while out in the snow.
· Flashlight or headlamp – for use at night around the campground.
· Battery-operated Alarm Clock – at least one per cabin
· Plastic Bags – bring at least one 33-gallon garage bag and a few large zip-lock food storage bags. You will find many reasons to use them. Keep some in your backpack for trash, wet clothes, journal protector etc.
· Pencils – You will be writing in your journal daily.
· Camera – optional. You may not bring a phone to use as a camera.
Luggage: Students are only allowed to bring the following three pieces of luggage.
· One school sized backpack – student will carry this on the bus
· One suitcase/duffle bag – Label with student name and bus number
· One sleeping bag and pillow – We recommend you put these in a 33-gallon garbage bag. Use tape to label this bag with student name and bus number.
Money: Students should not bring a lot of cash on the trip. There will be an opportunity to visit the gift shop during the week, so a small amount for souvenirs is acceptable. Lost cabin keys cost $3 to replace!