Basic Safety Precautions
The environment in Montana is subject to extreme weather changes and shouldn’t be underestimated. Essential clothing and equipment you need to have on the mountain are:
For you and your family
- Minimum of 3 layers of warm clothing (thermal, shirt, woollen jersey or polar fleece)
- Waterproof and wind proof jacket and trousers
- Hat and warm, waterproof gloves or mittens
- Spare dry clothing, especially warm socks
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
For your car
- Chains that fit your car’s tires ( if not 4×4)
- Bottled water
- Snack food
- Blankets
