Backcountry Snowboarding Checklist
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Food |
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Water |
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Map |
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Compass |
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Altimeter |
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Matches |
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First-aid kit |
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Sunglasses |
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Goggles |
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Water purification tablets |
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Flashlight |
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Headlamp |
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Extra clothing |
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Plastic tarp or solar blanket |
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Repair materials |
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Snow shovel |
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Sunscreen |
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Lip balm |
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Watch |
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Knife |
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Avalanche transceiver |
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Probe
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Cell phone or 2-way radio |
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Camera |
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Binoculars
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| Snowboarding Gear | |||
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Snowboard |
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Snowshoes |
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Skis |
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Poles |
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Skins |
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Crampons |
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Ice axe |
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Backpack |
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Wax |
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Helmet |
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Prusiks |
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Picks |
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Flukes |
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Ice screws |
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Carabiners |
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Harness |
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Rope |
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Wands |
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Clothing |
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Socks |
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Hat |
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Headband |
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Wicking underwear |
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Gaiters |
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Gloves or mittens |
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Extra gloves or mittens |
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Waterproof parka or jacket |
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Waterproof pants |
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Shirt (wool, fleece or blend) |
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Sweater |
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Layers of fleece or wool |
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Down jacket
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| Overnight Gear | |||
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Four-season tent |
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Four-season sleeping bag |
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Sleeping pad |
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Stove |
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Cookware |
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Dinnerware |
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Cup |
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Fuel |
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Extra food |
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Extra clothing |
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Toilet paper |
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Personal items kit |
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Stove repair kit |
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Water filter/purifier |
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Extra batteries |
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Extra flashlight bulbs |
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Multi-use tool |
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Pliers |
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Sewing kit |
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Flat-head screwdriver |
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Phillips-head screwdriver |
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Tent pole repair sleeve |
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Rubber bands |
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File |
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List of important phone numbers |
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Extra plastic bags
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