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Extra clothing |
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Extra food |
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Drinking water in an insulated container |
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Map of the area in a waterproof case |
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Compass |
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Fire starter (or a candle) |
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Pocket knife |
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First aid kit |
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Sunscreen |
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Sunglasses |
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Matches in a waterproof container (a lighter works well, too) |
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Headlamp or flashlight with extra bulb and batteries |
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Hiking Gear |
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Snowshoes |
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Insulated sit pad |
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Daypack large enough for winter gear - these may be listed as overnight packs (check out the models with shovel pockets!) |
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Ski or snowshoe poles (or trekking poles with snow baskets) |
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Vacuum bottle for hot drinks (nothing draws a crowd like hot chocolate on the trail!) |
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Chemical hand and foot warmers |
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All-weather blanket to block wind during lunch breaks or for emergency use |
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Camera, film, binoculars, snowman-building instructions |
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Clothing (Men's, Women's, Kids') |
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Wicking long underwear (such as MTS® or Capilene®) |
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Regular underwear |
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Fleece jacket or wool sweater |
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Fleece or wool pants |
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Outerwear (Men's, Women's, Kids') |
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Outer shell jacket (waterproof/breathable such as Gore-tex® or Elements®) OR single-layer, soft-shell jacket |
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Outer shell pants (waterproof/breathable such as Gore-tex® or Elements®) OR single-layer, soft-shell pants |
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Waterproof gloves or over mitts or shelled ski gloves |
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Fleece or wool mittens or gloves |
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Neck gaiter or balaclava |
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Fleece or wool hat or headband |
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Footwear (Men's, Women's, Kids') |
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Gaiters |
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Wicking liner socks |
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Leather hiking boots (treated with waterproofing) OR insulated winter boots OR plastic mountaineering boots |
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Hiking, mountaineering or ski socks (wool or synthetic) |
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Backcountry Gear |
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Avalanche transceiver (beacon) |
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Shovel |
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Ice axe |
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Probe poles |
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Snow saw, snow crystal card, slope meter (for determining snow pack and avalanche conditions) |
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Altimeter |
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Snowshoe Repair Kit |
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Duct tape |
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Nylon tie wraps |
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Pliers |
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Bailing wire |
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Grommet repair kit (if your snowshoes are fastened with grommets) |
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Heavy-duty shoelace or length of cord |
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