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The Ten Essentials
(actually fifteen; well, maybe twenty)
Recently, REI updated the 10 essential list. For more information see: http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/ten+essentials.html
Updated Ten Essential “Systems”
- Navigation (map and compass)
- Sun protection (sunglasses and sunscreen)
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
- First-aid supplies
- Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candles)
- Repair kit and tools
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water)
- Emergency shelter
Strongly Recommended – may be some duplication below
- full water bottle + water treatment
- ground insulation (sit pad)
- emergency blanket
- signaling devices – whistle/mirror
Special Environments
- shovel (snow)
- stove with fuel
- a pan and cover
- avalanche cord or avalanche transceiver
- rescue pulley
General Hiking Information
- It normally takes adults about 6 to 8 hours to hike to top and around 4 hours to get back to trail head.
- The Timpooneke trail is not as steep as the Aspen Grove trail and is a bit easier to follow.
- A min. of 3 liters/person of liquid is recommended (soft drinks don’t count). Water can be found at Emerald Lake but should be filtered.
- It is usually much cooler on Timp than in the valley so take extra clothing.
- With nights longer, take flashlights in case you have to come down in the dark! This happens quite often.
- There is a group size restriction. I believe it is 15 people max. Check with Forest Service for actual regulation.
For details or futher information, please contact the Pleasant Grove Ranger Distict (801.785.3563)