For a day of backcountry skiing
| GEAR: | CLOTHES: | ||
| Skis | Long underwear or fleece lined pants | ||
| Boots | Ski pants | ||
| Poles | Socks | ||
| Skins | Long sleeve base layer shirt | ||
| Helmet | Long sleeve mid layer | ||
| Goggles | Puffy jacket | ||
| Gloves – 2 or more | Ski jacket | ||
| Sunglasses | Vest | ||
| Backpack | Buff | ||
| Toque or hat | |||
| SAFETY GEAR: | |||
| Shovel | TOP OF THE PACK: | ||
| Probe | Chapstick | ||
| Transceiver | Guidebook or topos | ||
| InReach or other SOS device | Kleenex or toilet paper | ||
| First Aid Kit | |||
| Fire starter & lights | DRINK: | ||
| Emergency bivy bag | Water – I add electrolyte powder | ||
| Sunscreen | Thermos with coffee or tea | ||
| Headlamp | |||
| Repair kit with multi-tool | LUNCH (some or all): | ||
| Consider: snow study kit | Sandwich or fried chicken | ||
| Consider: walkie talkies | Fruit | ||
| Consider: hand warmers | Cookies or Rice Krispie squares | ||
| Veggies & Dip | |||
| IN THE CAR: | |||
| Comfy shoes | POCKET SNACKS1: | ||
| Dry Clothes | Chocolate bars, Granola Bars, Candy | ||
| Celebratory Beverages | Little cheeses, pepperoni sticks | ||
1 – I like to eat regularly when I’m out in the cold. It keeps me warm and energized. I keep a few snacks in the pockets of my ski pants so I can munch during transitions – taking off skins at the top of a run or putting on skins at the bottom – and when we stop to dig a pit, check maps or discuss our route and conditions. If the food is handy, I’m more likely to get a few bites in during these stops.