Packing Essentials
Why is it important to bring multiple layers of clothing, even though it's early fall?
What is because the elevation is 9,000 feet, and temperatures can be like winter?
What are the only three types of shoes you should pack?
Athletic shoes, hiking shoes, shower shoes.
What would happen if you brought a phone or smart watch to Eco-Week?
The device would be taken away for the trip because electronics are not allowed.
What should you do after dropping off your luggage at school on Day 1 of Eco-Week?
Head to the playground with your daypack.
You’re packing your toiletries for Eco-Week. What are at least three items you absolutely need to bring to stay clean and fresh?
Toothbrush, tooth paste, deodorant, soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, brush or comb.
You’re packing for Eco-Week. What type of jacket should you bring, and why?
A warm jacket suitable for fall or winter because it might be cold or snowy at 9,000 feet.
Why is bringing food to Eco-Week a problem, even if it’s just a small snack?
What is because food attracts all kinds of critters big and small.
If a parent has an appointment at 1:30 pm on Friday, will they make it in time to pick up their child after Eco-Week? Explain.
No, because pick-up is at 2 pm on September 27, 2024.
What are the two different types of bags you should bring and what are they both used for?
A daypack for carrying around essentials during the day and a duffle bag for easily carrying everything you need to get ready each day.
You’ve packed warm pants, but the forecast shows rain. What additional gear might be helpful to bring?
A rain jacket or poncho.
Because they are both considered dangerous and they are not needed at Eco-Week.
You forgot to label your luggage before arriving at drop-off. Why could this be a problem, and how can you fix it before leaving for Eco-Week?
Your luggage might get mixed up with others', and you should quickly add a label with your first and last name.
On Day 1, what type of lunch should you bring, and why is this different from the rest of Eco-Week?
A disposable sack lunch, because meals will be provided after Day 1.
It’s early morning on the mountain and temperatures dropped below freezing overnight. Name two items that would keep you warm.
Long underwear, a warm jacket, a hat, gloves, heavy socks.
A student brings some cough drops with them to camp. Why is this against the rules, and what should have been done instead?
Because all medications or things used to treat a problem must be registered with the nurse before camp.
The bus breaks down, and you need to give a new bus driver the name of where we are going. Where are we going?
CSU Mountain Campus or Pingree Park
Name at least one optional item students can bring.
Binoculars, digital camera, disposable camera, insect repellant, hiking shorts.
You’re headed out for a full day of hiking. What are three items you should bring in your daypack to stay comfortable and safe?
Water, sunscreen, a sun hat, an extra layer for warmth, sunglasses, extra socks, hat, gloves, pen, rain jacket, poncho.
What’s one unexpected item students shouldn’t bring, and why might this be surprising?
Money, because there’s nowhere to spend it at Eco-Week
On the street behind the school. Not in the staff parking lot.