BACKCOUNTRY SKIING DAY TRIP LIST

• Skis with bindings (one set per person)

Have your skis been used lately? Make sure they are tuned and waxed if necessary.

• Ski wax, skin wax, waxing tools
• Climbing Skins (one set per per person)
• Ski crampons (one set per person)
• Ski poles & boots (one set per person)
• Downhill ski socks (one pair per person – wool suggested)
• Jacket (consider one with Recco), snow pants, base layers (wool suggested), hat, and gloves or mittens.

If it’s cold or windy out, consider a balaclava or neck gaiter.

• Goggles or sunglasses, sunscreen and lip balm with SPF (30+)
• Helmet (one per person)
• Backpack or Hydration Pack (depending on how serious a venture you’re making) 
• Filled water bottle (If not bringing a hydration pack)
• Credit card, cash and photo ID
• Lift Ticket and Mountain Map 
• Map or trail/route guide book (with waterproof case or in Ziploc bag)

Tell someone where you are going as well or leave an itinerary in your car.

• First-Aid Kit (Adventure Medical Kits suggested)
• Matches and/or lighter in waterproof container
• Duct Tape (smaller amounts available in camping section)
• Camera , binoculars, multifunction watch and compass
• Headlamp or flashlight and extra batteries
• Knife or multi-tool
• Whistle or other noise maker and signaling mirror
• Avalanche transceiver
• Probe
• Slope meter and snowpit analysis kit
• Snow shovel
• Water filter
• Emergency fire starter
• Extra day of food supplies
• Emergency shelter (tent, tarp or emergency blanket)
• Snacks – energy bars, gels, chews and trail mix are easy choices.
• Change of clothing, water and snacks for afterwards
• Other items you may want to consider:

Gaiters
Cell or satellite phone
GPS
Two-way radios
Spare socks
Airbag pack (such as Avalung)
Ice Axe
Hand warmers or foot warmers (HeatMax or Grabber suggested)