Summer What to Bring

(VTT – Valhalla Traverse Tour, VLPT – Valhalla Lake Paddleboard Tour, ELR – Exclusive Lodge Retreat)

Clothing

  • Wool and/or synthetic socks
  • Base layer top – synthetic or wool
  • Base layer bottoms – synthetic or wool – optional for cool fall days
  • Mid-insulation layer top – pile (fleece), light synthetic fill, or wool sweater/jacket
  • Hiking pants- synthetic multipurpose pants
  • Light wind shell – windproof, water-resistant layer for high aerobic work
  • Weather layer top – Gore-Tex or another waterproof breathable jacket, or coated nylon
  • Weather layer pants – Gore-Tex or other waterproof breathable pants, or coated nylon
  • Warm outer jacket – down or synthetic for cool fall days
  • Toque – wool or synthetic (VTT)
  • Face warmer – scarf, neck tube, face mask – optional
  • Light gloves – wool, synthetic, or leather
  • Gaiters – for early or late season snowy conditions (VTT)
  • Shorts or convertible pants
  • Sun hat
  • Cotton t-shirt

Personal Equipment

  • Pack
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun and lip cream
  • Headlamp
  • Water bottle or hydration system
  • Blister kit
  • Pocket knife
  • Camera – optional
  • Binoculars – optional
  • Walking stick or hiking poles
  • Hiking boots
  • Sleeping bag (VTT, VLPT)
  • Sleeping mat (VTT, VLPT)
  • Pillowcase (ELR)
  • Double Sheet Set (ELR)

Group Equipment (self-guided groups)

  • Altimeter
  • Map and compass
  • Ice Creek Lodge KML
  • First aid kit
  • Emergency shelter – nylon tarp or envelope sack to cover group or injured member
  • Group repair kit – may substitute for personal repair kits or supplement them
  • Group VHF radios, required freq Local chat, 158.940 simplex
  • Satellite phone or inreach
  • GPS – optional depending on the trip
  • Water filter – optional

Cabin Stuff

  • Slippers or cabin shoes
  • Casual clothes
  • Towel
  • Wet wipes
  • Toiletry bag (keep it light)
  • Selection of music, we have an auxiliary cable to our Bluetooth stereo
  • We have a selection of two guitars, a drum, and a ukulele