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Yurt Equipment Information

Things we provide, and equipment we recommend you bring…

YURT EQUIPMENT LIST

 

The Gunsight Yurt is equipped to sleep up to 1-5 people at a time (two bunks, one with a double on bottom). The Hoffer Yurt is equipped to sleep up to 6-8 people at a time (three bunks, two with doubles on the bottom). Each yurt will include the following:

  • Bunk beds
  • Thermarest sleeping pads
  • Two burner propane cook stove, propane, cooking supplies, mugs, plates, utensils
  • Lanterns for light, flashlight
  • Stock pots for melting snow for drinking water
  • Campground outhouse
  • Paper and cleaning supplies (Toilet paper, garbage bags, paper towels, soap, sponges, etc.)
  • Woodstove, firewood, newspaper, kerosene, axe, shovel
  • Table and folding chairs
  • Fire Extinguisher, first aid kit, basic repair kit, maps of the area
  • Cooler for food storage
  • Plastic bins for storage
  • Water jug

RECOMMENDED GEAR LIST FOR YURT


Skiing/Snowboarding Gear

  • Ski, snowboard, nordic gear if skiing at the resort
  • Backcountry skis/split snowboard
  • Backcountry ski/snowboard boots
  • Ski poles
  • Climbing skins
  • Repair kit
  • Goggles
  • Helmet


Avalanche Safety

  • Most recent Avalanche Advisory
  • (www.wallowaavalanchecenter.org)
  • Weather forecast
  • Avalanche beacon w/ fresh batteries, shovel, probe, snow saw


Personal Yurt Gear

  • Medium/Large sized pack
  • Sleeping bag (0-20 degree)
  • Food and beverages
  • Headlamp w/ spare batteries
  • Toiletries
  • Warm clothing (long underwear, ski pants/jacket, ski socks, gloves, hat, neck gaitor)
  • Casual comfy clothing
  • Water bottle


Misc. Gear

  • First aid kit
  • Radios
  • Pocket knife or multi tool
  • Book/Magazine/Games
  • Food and beverages
  • Map and compass
  • Cell phone (some coverage around yurt)
  • GPS (optional)
  • Camera (optional)
  • Water bottle
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun screen


Recommended Clothing

  • Hardshell, waterproof jacket
  • Softshell jacket
  • Hard or softshell pants
  • Down or synthetic insulated jacket
  • Synthetic/wool long underwear top
  • Synthetic/wool long underwear bottom
  • Warm, waterproof gloves or mittens
  • Warm hat
  • Comfortable change of clothes for hut
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