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Overnight Ski Touring Checklist


(Choose items that match your trip plans, your skiing style and the weather)

Clothing
Expert Advice Image Wicking long underwear bottoms Expert Advice Image Wicking liner socks
Expert Advice Image Wicking long underwear tops Expert Advice Image Mid-weight synthetic socks
Expert Advice Image Fleece, wool or soft shell pants Expert Advice Image Gaiters
Expert Advice Image Knickers Expert Advice Image Waterproof hiking boots
Expert Advice Image Fleece top Expert Advice Image Insulated camp booties
Expert Advice Image Wool sweater Expert Advice Image Hat (for warmth and/or sun protection)
Expert Advice Image Fleece or wool vest Expert Advice Image Sunglasses (with retaining strap)
Expert Advice Image Outer shell pants Expert Advice Image Sunscreen/lip balm
Expert Advice Image Outer shell or soft shell jacket or parka Expert Advice Image Bandana
Expert Advice Image Glove liners Expert Advice Image Extra clothing (socks, mittens, face mask/balaclava
Expert Advice Image Fleece or wool gloves/mittens Expert Advice Image Dry set of warm clothes (for after skiing)
Expert Advice Image Waterproof gloves/overmitts

Ski/Snow Equipment
Expert Advice Image Skis/bindings Expert Advice Image Snow shovel
Expert Advice Image Poles Expert Advice Image Snow saw
Expert Advice Image Boots Expert Advice Image Snowshoes
Expert Advice Image Ski wax Expert Advice Image Avalanche beacon
Expert Advice Image Waxing tools Expert Advice Image Avalanche probe (or probe/ski poles)
Expert Advice Image Skins Expert Advice Image Altimeter
Expert Advice Image Snow thermometer Expert Advice Image Ice axe
Expert Advice Image Crystal Identification card Expert Advice Image Crampons
Expert Advice Image Magnifying glass

Camping Gear
Expert Advice Image Backpack Expert Advice Image Drinking cup
Expert Advice Image 4-season tent Expert Advice Image Large pot for melting snow
Expert Advice Image Rainfly Expert Advice Image Pot grabber
Expert Advice Image Tent stakes/snow stakes Expert Advice Image Biodegradable soap
Expert Advice Image Bivy bag Expert Advice Image Pot scrubber
Expert Advice Image Ground cloth/tarp Expert Advice Image Water filter/purifier
Expert Advice Image Sleeping bag (in waterproof stuff sack) Expert Advice Image Water-purification tablets
Expert Advice Image Compression sack Expert Advice Image Water bottle(s)
Expert Advice Image Sleeping pad Expert Advice Image Pocket knifeor multi-use camp tool
Expert Advice Image Sit pad or sleeping padchair kit Expert Advice Image Matches and fire starter
Expert Advice Image Nylon stuff sacks Expert Advice Image Flashlight/ headlamp(with extra batteries/bulb)
Expert Advice Image Plastic garbage bags Expert Advice Image Map(s)
Expert Advice Image Food Expert Advice Image Compass
Expert Advice Image Stove and fuel Expert Advice Image First-aid kit
Expert Advice Image Cook set, dishes Expert Advice Image Ski/camp repair kit
Expert Advice Image Cooking/eating utensils

Personal Items
Expert Advice Image Toilet paper Expert Advice Image Lip balm (with sun protection)
Expert Advice Image Toothbrush and toothpaste Expert Advice Image Brush/comb
Expert Advice Image Small towel Expert Advice Image Other toiletries

Other/Extras
Expert Advice Image Binoculars Expert Advice Image Sewing kit
Expert Advice Image Camera/film Expert Advice Image 100-foot accessory cord
Expert Advice Image Notebook/pencil Expert Advice Image Money
Expert Advice Image Watch/alarm clock Expert Advice Image Photo ID
Expert Advice Image Weather Radio



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4500674
Snow Shovels

40000102
Avalanche Transceivers

4500454
Liquid Fuel

4500458
2-Person Mountaineering Tents



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