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- Utensils, crockery and pots
- Dishwashing utensils; dish soap
- biodegradable, dishcloths and dishcloths
- Stove and fuel
- Sleeping bag or bedding and pillows
- Light source (lantern and/or candles)
- Flashlight or headlamp with spare batteries
- Change of clothes
- First-aid, hygiene and medication kit, if applicable
- Newsprint, matches and firelighters (or axe)
- Sufficient food for the duration of your stay
- Drinking water
(Water in the Vallée Bras-du-Nord area is not considered potable. We
We strongly advise you to boil your water, bring a filter or water treatment
water purification (e.g. Pristine) for treatment) - Please bring back ALL YOUR WASTE in garbage bags.
When staying in a remote shelter
(Montagne Art, des Falaises, L'Orignal, Le Philosore and Yourte Delaney)
Plan ahead too:
- Newsprint, firelighters and matches (an axe is included)
- Comfortable backpack to carry your gear
- Walking poles (to facilitate progress and limit injuries)
- Walking boots
- Trail map
(available at all Vallée Bras-du-Nord reception points) - Repair kit adapted to your equipment
- Cell phone (only works in a few places on the trails);
usually on the top of certain mountains) - Toilet paper
In winter
Be aware that you're heading out into the wilderness, and that the biggest danger in Quebec winters is the cold.
So it's a good idea to be prepared for any eventuality, especially as the climate is more rigorous and changeable in winter than in summer.
In the event of bad weather, or even an accident, you may have to stay in one place for a long time before help arrives.
In winter, please bring the following basic equipment:
- Mountain snowshoes (with crampons)
- Warm walking boots
- Alternative clothing options (warm socks, gloves or mittens, toque and extra layer of clothing).
- A minimum of drinking water (1 to 2 liters/person/day), snacks or another source of energy.
- Headlamp with spare batteries (days are short in winter)
- Skates for fun on the skating rink in Parc de la Passerelle (Shannahan sector)