Equipment List and Extras
Skiing Gear
- Ski touring skis with touring bindings (bindings pre-adjusted).
- Ski boots with a walk mode.
- Skins (properly cut and fitted to your skis).
- Shovel (metal).
- Beacon (digital, 2-antenna, less than 10 years old).
- Probe (minimum 250 cm).
- Helmet (optional, but recommended).
Day Pack Essentials
- Day pack (capacity between 20L and 40L).
- Lunch container or Tupperware.
- Water bottle/Thermos (camelbacks are prone to freezing).
- Goggles and sunglasses.
- Toque and ball cap.
- Sunscreen.
- Headlamp (with spare batteries).
- Pocketknife, screwdriver, or multitool (e.g., Leatherman).
- Extra transceiver batteries.
Clothing for the Field
- Base layers (long underwear and undershirt made of synthetic or wool).
- Outerwear: Lightweight, non-insulated Gore-Tex or soft-shell jacket and pants.
- Mid-layer: Fleece or
- Primaloft shirt.
- Warm layer: Down or synthetic insulated jacket.
- Gloves: Two pairs (one for uphill, one for downhill).
- Headgear: Ball cap or headband for uphill travel; toque or helmet for downhill.
- Ski socks: Good-fitting, high-quality pairs.
Lodge Gear and Clothing
- Toiletries: Personal hygiene essentials.
- Hut shoes: Lightweight and comfortable.
- Towel and swimsuit: For the sauna.
- Lodge clothing:
- 1 pair of pants.
- 2–3 T-shirts.
- 1 sweatshirt.
- 1 long-sleeve shirt.
- 2 pairs of warm socks.
Glacier Gear List (only for glacier tours)
- Cordelette:
- 1 x 5-7mm diameter, 5m length
- 1 x 5-6mm diameter, 2m length (Hollow Block is a great alternative for ropes 7mm or larger)
- Sling:
- 1 x 120cm+ length
- Carabiners:
- 1 x auto-locking (Triple-Action)
- 3 x locking
- 4 x non-locking (two of the same shape if using a Garda Hitch)
- Ice Screw:
- 1 x 19cm+ length (consider adding a second for an anchor in smaller groups)
- Petzl Micro Traxion (or other progress capture device, optional)
- Tibloc (optional)
- Pulley (optional)
- Harness: Lightweight with adjustable leg loops (ideal)
- Helmet
- Rope(s) Specific ropes based on trip requirements, contact for more details
Packing Notes
- Pack all gear into a 50L duffel bag
- No wheeled or hard suitcases