🥾 Hiking & Stay at the Mont Gosford Cabins

Packing List

🎒 Bags & Carrying

• Large hiking backpack (50–70 L per person, if you are not going directly to the cabins by car)
• Small daypack for short hikes
• Waterproof backpack cover or dry bags

👕 Clothing

• Waterproof and windproof jacket
• Hiking pants (quick-dry)
• Extra socks (in case they get wet)
• Extra underwear
• Hat/cap (for sun) + beanie/toque (for cold weather)
• Gloves or mittens
• Comfortable shoes for inside the cabin
• Hiking boots (waterproof, already broken-in)

🛏️ Sleeping & Cabin Comfort

• Sleeping bag (3-season or 4-season – we provide firewood for heating)
• Camping pillow or alternative (such as a stuff sack filled with clothes)
• Blanket (optional, for extra comfort)
• Headlamp or flashlight (with spare batteries)

🍳 Cooking & Meals

• Portable or camping stove (optional – no water provided)
• Fuel suitable for your stove
• Lightweight pot and pan
• Utensils (spoon, fork, knife)
• Plate / bowl / cup
• Food for your entire stay (simple, easy-to-prepare meals)
• Snacks & energy bars
• Dishwashing supplies
• Garbage bags (pack out everything you bring in)

💧 Water & Hydration

• Water bottles or hydration bladder (2 to 4 L per person per day)
• Water jugs (if you are staying more than one night)

🧼 Hygiene & Health

• Soap (you may shower at the reception building during opening hours)
• Toothbrush & toothpaste
• Hand sanitizer
• Toilet paper
• Quick-dry towel
• First aid kit
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent

🔥 Extras for the Cabin & Camp

• Matches, lighter, or firestarter (for the wood stove)
• Lantern or extra lights for inside the cabin
• Pocketknife or Swiss Army knife
• Rope/cord (to hang or dry clothes; some may already be in the cabins, but bring your own just in case)
• Camping chair or lightweight seating (optional)
• Playing cards or board games (optional)

📱 Navigation & Safety

• Trail map / printed itinerary (maps available at the reception during opening hours)
• Fully charged phone + portable battery pack (if needed)
• Emergency whistle (recommended for those planning extended hikes)

🏠 What Is Provided

• Rustic wooden cabins (in the heart of the forest)

• Simple mattresses (on the beds, no pillows or bedding)

• Firewood (for the wood stove)

• Wood stove (to heat the cabin)

• Table and chairs

• Natural lighting only (no electricity)

• Access to showers and toilets at the ZEC reception building (during opening hours)