Externals
- Pack (should
weigh under 2 lbs. but must have solid ski or snowboard lashing
system)
- Shovel (use a size and weight of shovel that's appropriate)
- ski poles (we prefer the Black Diamond Flicklock with Whippet
self arrest grip)
- skis or snowboard
- ski lash strap (long enough for multiple uses)
- climbing skins (with tail fix that's trouble free)
- boot crampons (optional, frequently carried in spring)
- ski crampons (optional but usually carried)
- ice ax (optional, use lightweight style if appropriate)
- cordelette and carabiner (optional)
Clothing etc.
- altimeter/watch (remember to calibrate
at trailhead)
- avalanche rescue beacon
- super lightweight waterproof breathable
shell pants (GoLite makes good ones)
- soft shell pants (Marmot ATV is
a good medium weight choice)
- ski boots
- socks (no need to carry spare socks, just
bring the ones on your feet)
- long sleeved sun shirt, nylon
or CoolMax, no cotton
- bill-cap with ear flaps, or larger brimmed
"boonie" hat (say no to melanoma)
- soft shell jacket
- Insulating layer such as fleece or puff
jacket (down works well if you're sure the day will be dry,
but use synthetic insulation unless you're 99% sure)
- hard shell jacket - optional (waterproof/breathable
with hood, minimal design)
- acrylic zip turtleneck (Mountain Hardware's
don't stink)
- lightweight fleece ski cap (not necessary
if using warm helmet)
- lightweight gloves (thin, with palm
wear protection, for skiing when warm)
- ski gloves (high quality, waterproof
breathable)
The idea
of the above clothing system is to use minimal upper body foundation
layers, so such layers are functional during warm temperature
travel for a fit climber. For stops and emergencies, you carry
a puff jacket or fleece. In all, the important thing with this
system is that you carry a few ounces less weight in upper body
layers, but actually have potential for more warmth in case of
emergency or bad weather.
In your pack
- small LED headlamp (w/ spare batteries and bulb, use lithium
batteries if possible)
- map + compass + notebook
- goggles (used for storms or if sunglasses are lost or broken)
- sunglasses (prescription if necessary)
- sunscreen (use a small tube, refill at home from larger tube)
- lip balm (make sure it is a sunblock)
- camera (use a miniature digital camera)
- food sack (GoLite makes the lightest weight stuff-sacks)
- water bottle or hydration bladder (fill with athletic drink
or diluted orange juice)
- cell phone (optional)
- 2-way radio (optional, use a small one with AA lithium batteries)
Repair and emergency kit (including first aid)
- fire starting items (toilet paper with
lighter/matches, combine with ski wax to start fire)
- multipurpose tool (beware the huge heavy
ones, get a smaller one)
- small amount of malleable wire
- spare pole basket (optional for shorter
trips)
- small hose clamps for pole repair and building
traction splint (optional)
- NSAID drug of choice (aspirin etc.)
- athletic tape
- duct tape (bring enough, but not a pound)
- mole skin (optional)
- X-C wax, purple (optional), & alpine
glide wax
- small sharpening stone (break
stone in half)
Food
- Several athletic bars
- Gu or other carbohydrate
slime
- trail mix etc.
- other favorite snacks
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