Ski Touring : : Gear Checklist

Clothing
Outerwear
 waterproof/breathable jacket
 waterproof/breathable pants
 insulated parka
 fleece jacket or wool sweater
 fleece pants
 waterproof gaiters
 synthetic hiking pants
Base Layer
 expedition weight synthetic top
 expedition weight synthetic bottoms
 midweight synthetic top
 midweight synthetic bottoms
 long sleeve synthetic T-shirt
 synthetic briefs
 synthetic sports bra
Accessories
 wool or fleece hat
 balaclava
 midweight wool or fleece gloves
 heavyweight wool or fleece mittens
 synthetic liner gloves
 waterproof overmitts
Footwear
 waterproof hiking boots
 wool or synthetic socks (3)
 liner socks (2)
 insulated camp booties
Extras
 sun hat
 bandanna
Gear
Ski Touring Specific Gear
 internal frame pack
 touring skis (x-country, telemark, or AT)
 leather or plastic telemark boots
 ski poles
 climbing skins
 lightweight avalanche shovel
 ski repair kit
 avalanche transceiver
 ski goggles
 glacier glasses
 optional: sled for hauling gear
Other Gear
 four-season tent
 sleeping bag (-30° to 0°F)
 inflatable sleeping pad
 closed-cell foam sleeping pad
 white gas stove and fuel bottles
 lighter and waterproof matches
 cookset w/ heat exchanger
 eating utensils, bowl, and insulated mug
 headlamp w/extra batteries and bulb
 32 oz. water bottles (2)
 water bottle parkas (2)
 pocket knife or multitool
 compass
 sunglasses
 first-aid kit with personal medications
 chemical heat packs
 stuff sacks
 assorted zipper-lock bags
 sunscreen (SPF 15+)
 lip balm (SPF 15+)
 toilet paper and trowel
 pee bottle

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