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Gear Lists
Avalanche Awareness
Directions
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Evening Lectures :– Red Resort( bring a pen )
Morning: meet in front of the ticket window at Red Mountain ( bring all
gear )
Gear to Remember :
Everyone : Transceiver, probe, shovel. pack, water bottle,
personal meds
SKI: backcountry bindings, skins
SNB : snowshoes
BACKCOUNTRY SKI TOURING EQUIPMENT LIST
Skiers : Skis, skins, backcountry bindings , poles , transceiver
Snowboarders : split board with skins or snow shoes, poles
Everyone needs :
Transceiver, shovel, probe
CLOTHING
The clothing you choose should be warm, lightweight, fast drying, and
allow good freedom of movement. Synthetics such as polypropylene, pile
or fleece, are lighter than wool and also dry much faster. For backcountry
skiing, the layering system, based on several thin insulating layers (rather
than one thick one) and a Gore-Tex shell, performs well.
Socks - Wool or synthetic (no cotton). Bring two complete changes. Skiers
frequently wear a thin liner sock, and one pair of medium to thick socks
depending on boot fit.
Down Booties or Mukluks - (optional) It's nice to be able to get out of
your ski boots while in camp.
Long Underwear - Tops and bottoms, polypropylene or similar synthetic.
Pants - A stretchy, hard finish and wind resistant pair of pants is ideal.
They must fit comfortably over your long underwear. Though these need
not be very warm, they must be considered one of your insulating layers.
Pullover - Midweight synthetic. A high, snug collar is recommended.
Pile Jacket - pile or fleece.
Insulated Jacket - Down or synthetic, with an insulated hood. Should be
able to fit over your pile jacket.
Wind and Rain Parka with Hood - Lightweight Gore-Tex or other waterproof
breathable material required. Coated nylon is unacceptable. Your parka
should be sized to fit comfortably over all your other clothes.
Wind and Rain Pants or Bibs - Lightweight Gore-Tex or equivalent. Full
side zips are recommended for easy on and off over skis.
Liner Gloves - Polypropylene or similar synthetic.
Modular gloves or mittens - which include a matched pair of insulating
gloves or mitts and waterproof shells offer excellent protection.
Warm Hat - Synthetic is less itchy than wool.
Balaclava - pile or fleece. A balaclava is a hat that can be pulled all
the way down over the head to the shoulders. It completely covers the
head except for an opening for the face. It provides excellent protection
of the chin, ears and neck.
Water Bottles - Bring 1 quart( 1 litre ) wide-mouth.
Pocket Knife - Swiss Army style knives are good.
Internal Frame Pack – 50 litre minimum Your pack should fit well,
move as you do, and not be a major hindrance when downhill skiing.
Sun Glasses –
Ski Goggles –
Head Lamp - With extra batteries and bulb.
Sunscreen - With a protection factor of at least 16.
Lip Protection - With a protection factor of at least 16.
Personal Medical Kit – Your perscriptions etc.
Repair Kit –specific to your ski/board gear ie spare cable for cable
binding, binding adjustment tools as necessary,
Camera - (optional) A small lightweight camera which can easily be kept
in a handy outside pocket is recommended. Bring plenty of film.
CAMPING GEAR ( FOR NON YURT OVERNIGHT TRIPS ONLY !!!!)
Sleeping Bag - Rated to -20 C
Sleeping Pads - 1/2 inch thick closed cell foam or 1 1/2 inch thick Thermarest
pad minimum. Thermarest pads, full length, are recommended due to their
excellent insulating qualities and comfort.3/4 length Thermarest pad users
should also bring a 3/4 length closed cell foam pad for their feet.
Toiletries - Small amount of white TP, toothbrush, etc.