Finland - Bear Trail Snowshoe
The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum.
You must bring the following items:
Hiking boots (must be waterproof)
Snow shoes (can be hired locally)
Trekking poles (can be hired locally)
Gaiters
Socks
Spare laces
Trekking trousers
Snow salopettes or waterproof overtrousers
Underwear
Long johns (thermal underwear)
Thermal baselayer shirts
T-shirts and/or casual shirts
Fleece jacket or warm jumper
Windproof and waterproof jacket
Warm jacket (eg. down)
Lightweight thermal gloves
Warm and waterproof over gloves or mittens
Sunhat
Warm hat & balaclava
Eyewear – sunglasses with side protection
Sleeping bag (minimum rating of –10ºC / +14ºF)
Camping mat
Backpack (approximately 40 litres)
Headtorch / headlamp with spare batteries
Basic First Aid Kit - refer to trip dossier for details
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
Thermos Flask (1 Litre)
Washbag and toiletries
Small towel
Antibacterial handwash
The following items are optional:
Trainers / sneakers (for use in the cabins)
Fleece trousers
Earplugs (particularly if you are not the one snoring!)
Water bottle (1 Litre)
Camera, media, batteries
Travel clothes
Pocket-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
Specialist Equipment
Snowshoes and ski poles can be hired through KE for a cost of £55 (or equivalent in US dollars or Euros). Please confirm your boot size when making the reservation.
