Consider which sections of the following lists apply to your ski touring trip. If they all apply you will be carrying a heavy pack so carefully consider how necessary each item will be, they are not all essential.
Personal Gear
Skis with touring bindings |
Poles |
Ski Boots |
Skins |
Transceiver |
Shovel |
Probe |
Rucksack (30-50L) |
Waterproof / windproof jacket and trousers |
Spare Warm layer / jacket |
Gloves + Spare pair |
Warm Hat & Sun Hat |
Guidebooks |
Sunglasses |
Goggle |
Sun Cream |
Lip sun cream stick |
Ice Axe |
Crampons |
Food & Drink |
Personal Blister kit & Medication |
Map |
Compass |
GPS |
Knife / Leatherman |
Ski Tie |
Bivvy Bag |
Headtorch |
Camera |
Mobile Phone |
Group Gear
First Aid Kit |
Group Shelter |
Rope |
Spares Kit (separate list below) |
Spare Skins (size?) |
Spare Telescopic Pole |
Steep Ground?
Harness |
Slings and Krabs |
Helmet |
Abseil Cord ('Tat') |
Reconsider the length of rope |
Belay hardware / rack? |
Glacial Terrain?
Harness |
Prussiks |
Slings and Krabs |
2 Ice Screws |
Ropeman |
Pulley |
Hut to Hut Touring?
Larger Rucksack? |
Spare socks? |
Stove? |
Tea bags? |
Phone numbers for huts, weather, emergency, tourist info |
Wash kit - (toothbrush!) |
Spare Maps |
Cash (currencies?) |
Credit Card |
Reciprocal Rights Card |
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Spare Equipment
Leatherman (Pliers, Knife, Screwdriver, can opener!) |
Super Glue |
Wax? |
Scouring Pad / Scraper? |
Cord |
Plastic Ties |
Strap with buckle |
Duck Tape |
Spare screws or replacements for equipment that commonly breaks |
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