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Hiking and snowshoeing
- A minimum of drinking water (1 to 2 liters/person/day) Water on the Vallée Bras-du-Nord territory is not considered potable. We strongly advise you to boil your water, bring a filter or a water purification treatment (e.g. Pristine) to treat it).
- Snacks or another source of energy.
- Rainwear
- First aid kit
- Comfortable backpack to carry your gear
- Walking boots and gaiters
- Walking poles (to facilitate progress and limit injuries)
- 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 some mountains)
Accomodation
All accommodations included:
- A LARGE BOILER for heating water or melting snow,
- a WASH BIN,
- MOUSSED MATTRESSES,
- WOOD FOR HEATING
- a HACHE to make kindling.
Plan ahead
- Drinking water (water on Vallée Bras-du-Nord territory is not considered potable. We strongly advise you to boil your water, bring a filter or a water purification treatment (e.g. Pristine) to treat it).
- Newsprint, firelighters and matches (kindling axe included)
- Utensils, dishes and pots
- Dishwashing equipment; biodegradable dishwashing soap, dishcloths and dishcloths
- Stove and fuel
- Sufficient food for the duration of your stay
- Sleeping bag or bedding
- Light source (lantern and/or candles)
- Flashlight or headlamp with spare batteries
- Change of clothes
- Hygiene kit and medication, if applicable
- Toilet paper
- Please bring back ALL YOUR WASTE in garbage bags.
In the event of bad weather, or even an accident, you may have to stay in one place for a long time while waiting for help.
In winter
Be aware that you're heading out into the wilderness, and that the greatest 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 addition, you'll need the following basic equipment
- Mountain snowshoes (with crampons)
- Warm hiking boots
- Alternative clothing options (warm socks, gloves or mittens, toque and extra layer of clothing).
- Headlamp with spare batteries (days are short in winter)