🥾 Hiking & Stay at the Mont Gosford Cabins

Possible 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)
• Trash bags (do not leave anything behind)
• 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)

Feel free to bring things to make the cabin feel good for you if you come by car.