Whistler Trip Equipment List HELMETS ARE NOW MANDATORY FOR THIS TRIP.  LETS BE SAFE! In General              (This section applies to EVERYONE, and especially grade 8 students.) Students should be prepared for warm, cold, and wet weather.  It is therefore important to dress in layers so they can be taken off or be put on when appropriate.  Quantities of each item will vary between individuals.  Just remember that we will be gone for 2 days, and things will get dirty and wet.  Also, you should be able to carry ALL of your belongings yourself.  DO NOT BRING electronics (i.e. cellular phones, cd players, mp3 players, etc.) or knives or UNNECESSARY VALUABLES (ie. birth certificate, bank cards, jewelry, etc.)  When packing, ensure all your belongings fit INTO your bags.  Also, LABEL your bags for easy recognition. Clothing Outer Layer Water and Wind Resistant Jacket Water and Wind Resistant Snow Pants Warmth Layer - jacket, fleece jacket, sweatshirt/hoodie will all be suitable Under Layer - t-shirts, sweat-wicking material would be great but not a necessity, long underwear (optional) Toque - an absolutely necessary piece of clothing in a winter environment Goggles!!! Gloves - ski/board gloves that are water resistant Foot Wear Runners - 1 pair Wool Socks - keep feet warm when wet Athletic Socks (2) Underwear socks may get wet so plan appropriately.  long underwear is optional Change of clothes for travel time and down time. Equipment Helmet - mandatory!!!  Helmets are available at Costco, Sport Chek, Sport Mart, etc. for affordable prices.  If you borrow one, ensure that it fits! Water bottle (1) MUG FOR HOT CHOCOLATE AT THE LODGE! Camera (optional) Sunglasses (optional) Tioletries - toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, etc. Towel Watch Money - for 1 meal at McDonalds, various snack times Sleeping - BRING A SLEEPING BAG Ski/Snowboard Equipment if applicable SNOWBOARDERS should strongly consider wearing wrist guards. ********Students should only bring what is necessary.  There are NOT many opportunities to spend money.  Also, wallets, valuable cards (i.e. birth certificate, etc.) are NOT necessary to have.  Student GO cards etc. are okay.  And keep your valuables safe or do not bring them.  If you must, bring a ZIPLOC bag and take it them with you.*********