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Overnight Ski Touring Checklist
(Choose items that match your trip plans, your skiing style and the weather)
Clothing
- Wicking long underwear bottoms
- Wicking liner socks
- Wicking long underwear tops
- Mid-weight synthetic socks
- Fleece, wool or soft shell pants
- Gaiters
- Knickers
- Waterproof hiking boots
- Fleece top
- Insulated camp booties
- Wool sweater
- Hat (for warmth and/or sun protection)
- Fleece or wool vest
- Sunglasses (with retaining strap)
- Outer shell pants
- Sunscreen/lip balm
- Outer shell or soft shell jacket or parka
- Bandana
- Glove liners
- Extra clothing (socks, mittens, face mask/balaclava
- Fleece or wool gloves/mittens
- Dry set of warm clothes (for after skiing)
- Waterproof gloves/overmitts
Ski/Snow Equipment
- Skis/bindings
- Snow shovel
- Poles
- Snow saw
- Boots
- Snowshoes
- Ski wax
- Avalanche beacon
- Waxing tools
- Avalanche probe (or probe/ski poles)
- Skins
- Altimeter
- Snow thermometer
- Ice axe
- Crystal Identification card
- Crampons
- Magnifying glass
Camping Gear
- Backpack
- Drinking cup
- 4-season tent
- Large pot for melting snow
- Rainfly
- Pot grabber
- Tent stakes/snow stakes
- Biodegradable soap
- Bivy bag
- Pot scrubber
- Ground cloth/tarp
- Water filter/purifier
- Sleeping bag (in waterproof stuff sack)
- Water-purification tablets
- Compression sack
- Water bottle(s)
- Sleeping pad
- Sleeping pad
- Pocket knife or multi-use camp tool
- Sit pad or sleeping pad chair kit
- Matches and fire starter
- Nylon stuff sacks
- Flashlight/headlamp (with extra batteries/bulb)
- Plastic garbage bags
- Map(s)
- Food
- Compass
- Stove and fuel
- First-aid kit
- Cook set, dishes
- Ski/camp repair kit
- Cooking/eating utensils
Personal Items
- Toilet paper
- Lip balm (with sun protection)
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Brush/comb
- Small towel
- Other toiletries
- Binoculars
- Sewing kit
- Camera/film
- 100-foot accessory cord
- Notebook/pencil
- Money
- Watch/alarm clock
- Photo ID
- Weather Radio
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