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

Other/Extras

• Binoculars
• Sewing kit
• Camera/film
• 100-foot accessory cord
• Notebook/pencil

• Money
• Watch/alarm clock
• Photo ID
• Weather Radio

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