Day Trip Equipment List

Clothing

  • ski pants, breathable fabric such as Schoeller or with zippers for venting
  • ski jacket, Gore Tex or equivelant
  • warm jacket, pile, wool, Schoeller
  • down vest or small down jacket
  • warm Shirt
  • long underwear
  • ski socks
  • toque, woolen hat, Buff 
  • sun hat /ball cap
  • ski gloves and/or mitts
  • 1 set light weight uphill walking gloves

Boots

  • well fitting touring or telemark boots, it is best to be well acquainted with your boots. If you are renting bring some blister prevention supplies.
  • snow boots if on snowshoes 

Skis

  • good, all mountain skis with quality ski touring or telemark bindings.  
  • split board or
  • snowshoes

Ski Gear

  • climbing skins that are not too narrow under the foot
  • telescopic or regular ski poles
  • ski pack
  • avalanche probe
  • avalanche shovel
  • avalanche transceiver (3 anteannae)
  • ski crampons, these can be essential during spring conditions

Other

  • sun cream
  • sun glasses
  • goggles
  • blister prevention supplies
  • flash light or head lamp
  • water bottle
  • light weight thermos
  • lots of snacks/ lunch
  • camera 
  • harness, 1 locker, 1 non locker and 1 prussic 5m x 6mm (if prescribed for your trip)