What kind of gear wilI I need for my course?
A. We do not believe that you should go out and buy all the latest outdoor gear for your BOSS course. You can probably make do with many items you already own (assuming you’ve gone camping before). For each course, a specific equipment list is sent to you upon registration. This list will explain some of the gear we suggest you bring, but you are welcome to bring less if you would like. On our Field Courses, you may not bring more than what is on the list. This typically includes a good wool blanket, a sturdy poncho, water bottles, a knife, thermal underwear, standard clothes, and an enamel cup. On our Skills Courses, you can bring a little more gear than that, but not much. We ask that you sleep either in the natural shelters we have, or outside in a shelter you build. If you have specific questions once you have read the equipment list, please call us so we can discuss them in detail. On our Explorer Courses, you are also given a specially-designed equipment list with suggestions. Th
