What to bring

The bush pilot brings guests directly to the lodge, landing on Tuzcha Lake

Please think of personal items such as medicine, toothpaste, shampoo, sunscreen, lip balm, paper tissues, etc. as well as plenty of spare batteries for your camera!

Please avoid fragrances and perfumed articles for the trapper’s course!

  • 2 pairs of jeans + 1 warm outdoor pants
  • 1 insulated hooded jacket (up to -40 degrees)
  • 1 sleeveless vest (down filled or sheepskin)
  • 4 T-shirts
  • 4 pairs of underwear
  • 2 pairs of long underwear
  • 5 pairs of winter thermal socks
  • 2 heavy duty shirts (outdoor work shirts)
  • 1 pair of house shoes
  • 1 pair of silk or wool gloves
  • 1 pair of sheepskin mitts to fit over gloves
  • 1 pair of leather working gloves
  • 1 pajama
  • 1 lounge suit
  • 1 wool toque
  • 1 face mask
  • 1 scarf
  • 1 baseball cap
  • 1 sheepskin hat or “tshapka” with earmuffs
  • 1 leather belt (to carry equipment)
  • 1 pair of insulated rubber boots (only October)
  • 1 pair of hiking boots
  • 1 sleeping bag (up to -40 degrees)
  • 1 pair of sunglasses
  • 1 pair of ski goggles
  • 1 flashlight and spare batteries
  • 1 weatherproof lighter
  • 1 pocket knife (8-10 cm blade)
  • 1 small backpack
  • 1 alarm clock
Such a successful beaver catch gives a trapper high quality meat, grease for leather clothing, fur for clothing, tail leather for shoes, castor for the perfume industry, bones for tools, and the rest is healthy dogfood..

This list is neither all-encompassing, nor a rigid “must”, but rather a guideline based on our longtime experience. Also, depending on the time of the year, gear requirements will vary. Please check with us before your departure and we shall make appropriate recommendations.