This list should be used as a guide in helping you prepare for your trip. Never travel in the backcountry unprepared. None of this equipment is helpful unless it fits, it works, and you know how to use it!

General Equipment:

• Skis, snowshoes, split snowboards, poles, and boots designed for the backcountry
  
• Backpack
  
• Climbing skins
  
• Wax kit
  
• Sleeping bag
  
• Headlamp with extra batteries
  
• Topographic maps
• Guidebook
  
• Compass
  
• Shovel
  
• Bivouac sack
  
• Ground cloth
  
• Fire-starting kit (matches, lighter, starting fuel, etc.)
  
• Day pack
  
• Survival kit
  
• First-aid kit
  
• Repair kit
  
• Pocket knife
  
• Stove and pot (for emergency)
  
• Sunglasses and goggles
  
• Water bottles (widemouth)
  
• Sunscreen/Lip balm
  
• Food (be sure some food is edible without cooking, and that each person carries their own trail food)

Personal Clothing (wool or synthetics - no cotton):

• Parka
  
• Fleece Jacket/Vest
  
• Windshell
  
• Windpants
  
• Knickers/Pants/Tights
  
• Sweater
  
• Shirt
  
• Socks/extra pairs
  
• Personal items
  
• Earplugs
  
• Long underwear top and bottom (foundation layer)
  
• Mittens, overmitts, and gloves/extra pari ski gloves
  
• Hat, scarf, balaclava, neck gaiter
  
• Leg gaiters
  
• Down booties
  
• Hand-towel
  
• Personal pillowcase
  
• Alarm wristwatch

Additional Recommended Equipment:

• Altimeter
  
• Probe pole
  
• Avalanche transceiver (also known as a "beacon" or "beeper")
  
• Ensolite or foam pad
  
• Extra ski tip
  
• Duct tape

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