Sleeping Arrangements:

Each yurt sleeps 5 people. There are 3 single beds (2 bunked) and 1 queen bed. Pillows and mattresses are provided, and guests should bring sleeping bags (see "What to Bring").

What else is provided:

• __ Pots & pans
• __ Kitchen utensils
• __ Silverware
• __ Dishes
• __ Paper towels
• __ Toilet paper
• __ Matches
• __ Candles (a limited number - bring extra)
• __ Dishsoap & dishpans
• __ Pot for snowmelt
• __ Salt & pepper

• __ Propane cook stove
• __ Propane light
• __ Full propane tank
• __ Woodstove
• __ Firewood
• __ Newspaper (for fire starter)
• __ Axe & maul
• __ Snow shovel
• __ Instruction booklets
• __ Table & chairs
• __ Games, cards & books

What to bring: Food

• __ Food (for all meals)
• __ Beverages
• __ Coffee & tea
• __ Condiments (salt & pepper provided)
• __ Thermal mug (nice but optional)
• __ Water
       (you can also melt snow on the stove)

What to bring: Gear

• __ Backcountry skis,
       metal edges recommended
• __ Backcountry ski boots, waterproofed
• __ Ski poles
• __ Climbing skins
       OR
• __ Snowshoes or snowboard
• __ Sleeping bag good to at least zero degrees
       (warmer is better)
• __ Mt. Sherman and Mt. Elbert quad maps

• __ Compass (Silva is a good brand to buy)
• __ GPS (nice but optional)
• __ Headlamp necessary
       (check bulb and batteries)
• __ Internal frame backpack
• __ Ski sled as alternative to pack
• __ Ground cloth for emergency bivouacs
• __ Swiss army knife or other
• __ Candles in case mantle breaks
       in propane light

What to bring: Group Backcountry Equipment

All group members should be proficient with avalanche transceivers, avalanche awareness, and general backcountry skills.

• __ Knowledgeable group leader
• __ Map, compass, and the knowledge to use them
• __ Snow shovel (small packable avalanche rescue and snow shovel
       for emergency shelter and digging)
• __ Probe ski poles or avalanche probe poles
• __ Large day pack
• __ Avalanche transceivers (one per person—proficiency necessary)
• __ Backcountry skiing working knowledge and current
       avalanche awareness skills

RESPECT THE WINTER ENVIRONMENT AND HAVE FUN!