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Snowboarding Mauna Kea Checklist

Things to bring with you on every snow boarding trip on top of Mauna Kea.
• A four wheel drive vehicle.
• A properly layered under garment set with a water-proof shell (cold weather gear).
• Sunglasses or goggles.
• Sunscreen
• A hat or stocking cap.
• Boots
• Candy bars or Power bars.
• Water (It’s best to start drinking lots of water the day before your trip.)
• Empty cooler to collect free ice.
• A buddy that can go get help.
• Snowboard, jacket, boots, leash, helmet
• Aloha

Optional
• Extra gloves and any extra equipment you feel like loaning your snow boarding friends.
• A shovel to help dig out hits
• Extra t-shirts, socks, stocking caps or hats, hoodie or jackets.
• Extra water or chocolate.
• Extra snow board and snow board boots.
• A flashlight.
• Oil, antifreeze, extra water for your car.

Do not bring these things with you up the mountain.
• Loose trash in your car. High winds blow the trash out your door when you get out at the top.
• Pregnant women or children under 16 years old (Due to atmospheric conditions at summit).
• Anyone with high blood pressure, heart or respiratory conditions (see above).
• Scuba divers with less than 24 hours before their last dive.
• Drunks.