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For  the  trail  

• Daypack  • Hiking  boots  or  good  walking  shoes  • Hiking  Poles-­‐  They  help  save  your  knees.    • Rain  jacket  • A  couple  of  pair  of  good  hiking  socks;  Ice  

breaker  or  Smartwool  • T-­‐shirts;  again  Icebreaker  has  great  Merino  

wool  shirts  • Shorts  • Long  pants  • Long  sleeve  collared  shirt;  helps  keep  the  sun  

off  your  neck  • A  warm  jacket;  fleece  or  light  down  jacket.  • Sunscreen  • Insect  repellent  • Sunglasses  • Hat  • Water  Bottle  • We  always  throw  in  a  light  toque  and  a  pair  of  

gloves  too.  

 And  of  course  don’t  forget  your  camera!  

 

 

 

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For  the  Lodge  

Dress  is  casual  at  the  lodge,  leave  your  tie  or  dress  at  home.  You  really  don’t  need  that  much.  If  you  arrive  at  every  meal  wearing  the  same  outfit  that’s  ok.  

• A  change  of  clothes  for  the  lodge,  whatever  you  feel  comfortable  in.    

• A  pair  of  indoor  shoes  for  the  lodge  • Personal  Toiletries  • A  housecoat  if  you  are  staying  in  the  lodge  

 

 

 

 

What to Bring for your Summer stay at Lake O’Hara Lodge

“Lake O’Hara has a presence. It is as if the mountains themselves are aware of the affect they

have had on two generations of explorers, climbers, travelers, painters, and

hikers…. For many people today, a trip to O’Hara is a

pilgrimage, not merely a holiday…. The region is ripe with history, wonderful stories of first ascents and love and dedication and

hard work …. It is impossible to visit O’Hara just once. Even if you never

go back, O’Hara remains with you in your mind’s

eye. O’Hara is truly one of the most distinct places in

the Canadian Rockies.”

An excerpt from Lisa Christensen’s book “The Lake O’Hara Art of J.E.H.

MacDonald”

 

Please  call  us  if  you  have  any  questions  or  concerns  regarding  appropriate  equipment;  we  would  be  happy  to  help.  

 

We  experience  a  wide  variety  of  weather  here  at  O’Hara;  beautiful  sunny  days,  rain  and  even  snow  at  times,  all  in  the  same  day.  So  come  prepared!  

By  no  means  is  our  list  “The  “  definitive  packing  list’  however  it  will  help  those  of  you  who  are  at  a  standstill  staring  aimlessly  at  your  suitcase  and  saying,  “  What  do  I  need”.