Day Tour—Backcountry
The 10+ Essentials
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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 candle) |
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Pocket knife |
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First-aid kit |
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Matches in a waterproof container (or a lighter) |
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Headlamp or flashlight with extra bulb and batteries |
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Sunscreen and lip balm |
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Sunglasses or goggles
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Equipment
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Skis/bindings |
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Poles |
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Boots |
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Binoculars |
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Ski wax and waxing tools |
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Camera, film |
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Chemical hand and foot warmers |
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Vacuum bottle for hot drinks |
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Insulated sit pad |
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Boots |
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Daypack large enough for winter gear—these may be listed as overnight packs (check out the models with shovel pockets and ski slots!) |
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Tarp to block wind during lunch breaks or for emergency use
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Clothing
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Wicking long underwear top and bottom (such as MTS® or Capilene®) |
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Fleece jacket or wool sweater |
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Fleece tights or wool pants/knickers |
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Ski socks (wool or synthetic) |
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Wicking liner socks |
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Gaiters
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Outerwear
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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 overmitts 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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Backcountry Gear
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Avalanche transceiver |
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Shovel |
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Probe or probe ski poles |
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Ice axe |
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Crampons |
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Altimeter |
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Climbing skins |
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Extra glue for skins |
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Snow saw, snow crystal card, slope meter (for determining snow pack and avalanche conditions)
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