Winter Ski Touring Equipment List

Clothing
( ) Wool and/or Synthetic Socks
( ) Base Layer Top - Synthetic, wool or silk
( ) Base Layer Bottoms - Synthetic, wool or silk
( ) Mid-Insulation Layer Top - Pile (fleece), light synthetic fill or wool sweater/jacket
( ) Mid-Insulation Layer Bottom - Pile pants or multipurpose pants
( ) Light Wind Shell - Windproof, water resistant layer for high aerobic work
( ) Weather Layer Top - Gore-Tex or other waterproof breathable jacket
( ) Weather Layer Pants - Gore-Tex or other waterproof breathable pants
( ) Warm Outer Jacket - Down or synthetic
( ) Toque - Wool or Synthetic
( ) Brimmed Cap - Preferably wool or synthetic but cotton will do if other unavailable
( ) Face Warmer - Scarf, neck tube, face mask
( ) Light Gloves - Wool, synthetic or leather
( ) Insulated Gloves or Mitts - Wool or synthetic, w/ weather proof outershell
( ) Gaiters - if pants do not secure over boots
( ) Handkerchief

Travel Equipment
( ) Skis or Board
( ) Boots
( ) Poles
( ) Skins and/or Waxes
( ) Snow Shoes or alternate travel gear for boarders who can't split their board
( ) Ski Crampons - Optional, useful in spring or hard tracks
( ) Binding/Pole/Skin Repair Kit - Tools and parts to fix your personal travel rig

Snow Safety Equipment
( ) Avalanche Beacon
( ) Shovel
( ) Probe

Personal Equipment
( ) Pack - Light, and comfortable, 30-40 litres
( ) Sunglasses
( ) Goggles
( ) Sun and Lip Cream
( ) Head Lamp
( ) Insulated Water Bottle or Thermos
( ) Lunch
( ) Blister Kit
( ) Pocket Knife
( ) Camera - Optional
( ) Binoculars - Optional

Group Equipment
( ) Altimeter
( ) Map and Compass
( ) Snow Study Kit - Screen, magnifier, ruler, thermometer etc.
( ) Snow and/or Bush Saw
( ) First Aid Kit
( ) Emergency Sac - Nylon tarp or envelope sack to cover group or injured member
( ) Emergency Toboggan - Generally improvised using standard day trip gear
( ) Group Repair Kit - May substitute for personal repair kits or supplement them
( ) Two-way Radio or Cell Phone - Check for coverage and frequencies in your area
( ) GPS - May be optional depending on trip
( ) Small Stove and Pot - May be optional depending on trip

Multi Day Equipment List (if applicable)

Group
( ) Tent or Shelter
( ) Light Tarp - For cooking shelter
( ) Ground sheet - optional
( ) Multi-purpose cord
( ) Stove
( ) Stove Repair Kit
( ) Pots
( ) Fuel
( ) Lighter and Matches
( ) Cooking Utensils
( ) Pot Lifter
( ) Water Filter
( ) Cleaning Scrubby and Soap
( ) Spice Kit
( ) Group Food
( ) Food Hanging Setup
( ) General Repair Kit - to repair packs, tent, clothing, thermarest, etc.
( ) Saw or Axe if fires appropriate
( ) Fire Starter
( ) Boot Waterproofing

Personal
( ) Large Pack
( ) Sleeping Bag
( ) Sleeping Pad and/or Thermarest
( ) Extra Clothing - socks, underwear, top and bottoms base layer
( ) Eating Bowl, Cup and Utensils
( ) Wash Kit - soap, towel, brush, toothbrush, paste, shaving kit
( ) Insect Repellent - optional
( ) Ear Plugs
( ) Personal Medicinal Drugs - pain, cold/flu, antihistamine, anti-inflammatory etc.
( ) Toilet Paper
( ) Reading Material - optional
( ) Writing Material
( ) Headlamp or Flashlight - spare batteries and bulb
( ) Hut or Camp Shoes
( ) Candle