Strawberry Creek Outfitters, LLC

Note: If you were born AFTER January 1, 1949, then you will need to have completed a hunters education course & bring your certificate with you to base camp.

Suggested Hunting Gear List

• Hunting license
• Hunters safety card, if needed
• State Driver's License or Identification Card
• Flashlight with batteries and extra batteries
• Hunting knife
• Gun and ammo
• Lighter or matches and fire starter
• Warm socks
• Pants
• Hat
• Waterproof boots
• Heavy coat and gloves
• Gortex rain suit or a slicker
• Backpack/Daypack
• Sleeping bag (-20 or below)
• Pillow
• 2 bath towels, 2 washclothes and 1 hand towel
• Sunglasses
• Hunter's Orange - 500 square inches. Hat & vest
  or jacket & hat.
• Personal items: such as perscription medicine, shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, et cetera.
• Food and drink items
• Camera
• Nice pair of binoculars
• Range Finder

Preventing Altitude Sickness 

• Go Slow. When traveling at altitudes 10,000 feet or higher, do not ascend more than 2,000 feet over a 24-hour period.
• Hydrate. Drink plenty of water. Adequate hydration is critical for people traveling to higher elevations.
• Eat less. Consume smaller, carbohydrate-rich meals and limit fat and protein intake. Avoid alcohol.
• Watch for symptoms. Individuals at a high altitude who experience serious symptoms such as severe headache, decreased levels of consciousness, unsteady gait, repeated vomiting or seizures, should immediately descend to a lower altitude and seek immediate medical help.

Colorado Department of Wildlife:

http://wildlife.state.co.us

Frostbite 101 

Frostbite is an injury to the body caused by freezing. Most often, frostbite affects the nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers, or toes, and can permanently damage the body, even leading to amputation in severe cases. Exposed hands and feet are the most vulnerable.

Symptoms may include:

• redness or pain in a skin area
• a white or grayish-yellow skin area
• skin that feels unusually firm or waxy
• numbness

If there are symptoms of frostbite, seek medical attention immediately. Frostbite and hypothermia both result when skin is exposed to cold surroundings and body temperature falls. Hypothermia is a more serious medical condition and requires emergency medical assistance.

If frostbite occurs, protect the victim or yourself with the following recommendations:

• Get into a warm room as soon as possible.
• Cover the person or area in warm blankets.
• Avoid walking on frostbitten feet or toes to avoid more serious damage.
• Immerse the areas affected by frostbite into warm (not hot) water.
• Warm the affected area using body heat.
• Avoid rubbing or massaging the affected area as this can cause further damage.
• Do not use anything hot, such as a heating pad, stove, or furnace, to warm the affected area, as these areas are numb and may burn easily due to a lack of sensation.
• The frostbitten area should be gently washed, dried, and wrapped in sterile bandages and kept clean to avoid infection.
• Consult your physician regarding the use of an oral antibiotic or topical ointment.