Well I can't really make too many changes now since I shipped my pack off yesterday. I didn't want to check it on the plane but do I have a day there before we actually meet and go.

I did read enough to pack my cold weather clothes as a pillow. Yay me! Ha! But mostly I followed this list b/c I'm a rule follower and figure this will totally be a learning experience...later I am sure like the rest of you I'll modify a lot. Unless they offer us storage for things we don't need I am stuck with taking what I packed which is why I stressed quite a bit. I could have done w/o the swimsuit b/c my underwear/sports bra are appropriate but...figured I'd better go ahead and take one.

Provided Gear
Tents (3 season, 2 person)
Cooking gear
Stoves and fuel
Water filter
Trip leader first aid kit
Bear canister

Backpacking Gear
Backpack: large internal frame or external frame (4000 – 6000 cu. in.)
Pack cover – waterproof
Sleeping bag (rated at 20°-25°F)
Sleeping pad
Trekking poles - highly recommended
Outerwear
Rain jacket and pants, lightweight waterproof and breathable
Clothing
Midweight fleece or wool sweater
Mid-weight thermal top and bottom made of synthetic or wool
Hiking pants, quick-drying, lightweight (zip-off legs are great). No jeans!
Hiking shorts, quick-drying, lightweight
1 T-shirt, synthetic
2 changes of underwear
Hiking socks, 2 pairs of wool or synthetic
Sock liners, 2 pairs of synthetic liners (optional)
Clothing Accessories
Sun hat with brim
Wool or fleece hat
Bandana
Lightweight wool or fleece gloves
Footwear
Hiking boots: heavy duty, waterproof, and well broken-in, should rise above ankle
Travel Accessories
One 1-quart water bottle, Nalgene-type, even if you have a hydration system
Headlamp with spare batteries and bulb
Plastic bowl, spoon, fork, 16 oz. mug with lid
Sunglasses and retainer strap
Sunblock, small amount not the whole bottle, min SPF 25
Lip balm (unscented)
Personal medications
Insect repellant (small)
Toothbrush & trial-size paste
Pack towel and/or washcloth
Personal first aid kit, small and light with personal medication
Bic lighter
TP System: In a gallon Ziploc Bag store these items:
Toilet paper (not a full roll) & 1 ziploc quart baggie, orange plastic trowel, WetOnes, Feminine Wipes, Pantiliners for women
1 large plastic garbage bag
Optional Field Gear
Down vest or jacket (highly recommended)
Swim suit (for bathing and swimming)
Compass: the guide usually teaches with a Sunto M-2
Ear plugs
Lightweight camp shoes/sandals
Journal and pen
Camera and film
Hydration system (bring at least one Nalgene-type bottle, even if you do bring a hydration system)