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Cross-Country Skiing Checklist

Day Touring in Groomed Areas

Equipment

  • Skis with bindings
  • Boots
  • Poles
  • Daypack or fanny pack
  • Drinking water in an insulated container
  • Map of ski area in a waterproof case
  • Extra clothing (socks, mittens, hat)
  • Food or snacks
  • Sunscreen and lip balm
  • Sunglasses or goggles
  • Small first-aid kit
  • Ski wax and waxing tools
  • Money for ski pass and lunch

Clothing

  • Wicking long underwear top and bottom (such as MTS®, SmartWool or Capilene®)
  • Fleece jacket or wool sweater
  • Fleece tights or wool pants/knickers
  • Ski socks (wool or synthetic)
  • Wicking liner socks

Outerwear

  • Windproof soft-shell jacket or windproof/waterproof/breathable shell jacket (such as Gore-Tex® or REI Elements®)
  • Windproof soft-shell pants or windproof/waterproof/breathable shell pants (such as Gore-Tex® or REI Elements®)
  • Waterproof gloves or overmitts or shelled ski gloves
  • Fleece or wool mittens or gloves
  • Neck gaiter or balaclava
  • Fleece or wool hat or headband

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By REI staff

Last updated: Aug. 2008

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