The equipment list is designed to help you pack and should be adapted for your own personal needs. The current weather and conditions will also vary what you need to pack on any given day. Please use this list just for guidance and carry or leave out what you feel comfortable with.
*See additional notes at the bottom of this page.
| Winter Equipment List |
Item |
Mountaineering |
Off Piste |
Ski Touring |
| Rucksack* |
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| Waterproof Jacket |
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| Over trousers - Water Proof* |
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| Thin Gloves |
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| Thick Gloves |
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| Mitts |
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Optional |
Reccomended |
| Fleece Hat |
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| Balaclava |
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Optional |
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| Sun Hat* |
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| Neck Warmer |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
| Thermal Underwear |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
| Mountain Pants |
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| Fleece Tops |
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| Body Warmer* |
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Optional |
Optional |
| Down Jacket |
Reccomended |
Optional |
Reccomended |
| Sit Harness |
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Optional |
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| Crevasse Rescue Equipment* |
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| Ice Axe* |
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Optional |
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| Crampons* |
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Optional |
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| Sun Glasses* |
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| Personal First Aid Kit |
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Optional |
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| Water Bottle |
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| Food |
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| Sun Cream |
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| Lip Protector* |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
| Headtorch* |
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Reccomended |
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| Leather Man |
Reccomended |
Reccomended |
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| Wash Kit |
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| Helmet |
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Optional |
Optional |
| Insurance Documentation |
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| Lift Pass |
Buy as needed |
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Optional |
| Passport |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
| Camera | Film | Batteries |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
| Money |
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| Telephone |
Reccomended |
Optional |
Optional |
| Altimeter |
Reccomended |
Reccomended |
Reccomended |
| Binoculars |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
| Silk Sleeping Liner |
Optional |
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| Tissues |
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| Skis* |
Optional |
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| Ski Poles / Walking Poles |
Optional |
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| Boots |
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| Gaiters |
Reccomended |
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| Goggles* |
Reccomended |
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| Avalanche Transceiver* |
Reccomended |
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| Skins* |
Optional |
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| Ski Crampons* |
Optional |
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| Snow Shovel* |
Optional |
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| Avalanche Probe |
Optional |
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| Notepad Pen |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
| Maps* |
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| Compass |
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Optional |
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| Group Equipment - This equipment is supplied by the guide |
| First Aid Kit |
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| Repair Kit |
Optional |
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| Maps* |
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| Gps* |
Optional |
Optional |
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| Group Shelter |
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| Spare Gloves |
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| Altimeter |
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Avalanche Transceiver 457khz Check The Battery Power Before Any Tour And Know How To Use It.
Body Warmer This could be Fleece / Primaloft or Down.
Crampons with anti-balling plates. Quick fit would be better. Check fit before trip
Crevasse Rescue Equipment 2 Ice Screws (1 x 22cm & 1 x 17cm Recommendation Black Diamond) - 2 Prusik Loops (35cm-ish) - 1 Ropeman or Mini Traction - 2 Sling 120cm (spectra) - 1 Belay Plate (Petzel Reverso) - 1 Pulley (Swing Cheek) - 6 Karabiners most of them Screw Gates.
Goggles Double Lenses are the only option + A lens cloth to wipe them clean and a bag to protect them from stratches
Gps Check You Have Enough Batteries
Headtorch (Lightweight)+ Spare Batterys See Black Diamond | Petzel
Ice Axe (Not so light that it is useless when you come to use it) Grivel Airtech Evolution or Jorasses or Similar
Lip Protector With Sun Block
Maps In Map Cases 2 Sets Minimum. If You Are Using A Gps Check The Maps Are Compatible
Money Remember You Can Buy Your Way Out Of Most Trouble (Currencies)
Overtrousers Make Sure They Fit Over Your Ski Boots Otherwise You Will Get Snow In Your Boots.
Poles Normal Ski Poles Are Fine For Off Piste And Ski Touring
Rucksack 45L it must be large enough to fit all your gear in and be able to carry skis (if Skiing). Side straps are a must.
Sun Hat With A Peak To Protect Your Face
Skis Freeride Or All Mountain Skis Are What Most People Opt For
Sun Glasses These Must Be Of A High Quality Uva / Uvb
Ski Boots Or Ski Touring Boots
Skins With Tail Clips If Possible. The Skin Should Either Be Shaped To Fit The Ski Or Be Within 2mm Of Both Edges For Half Its Length Otherwise You Will Slip Excessively On Firm Snow. Check The Quality Of The Glue Prior To The Tour And Replace If Necessary. If The Skis Have Been Recently Waxed Remove The Excess Wax. Check out this link Black Diamond - Skins
Ski Crampons - Harscheisen
Shovel This Should Be Lightweight
Sun Cream Factor 30 (Minimum)
Thin Gloves Leather With A Lining Or Thin Fleece With Leather Palms / Wind Block
Thick Gloves Waterproof With A Removable Liner Or Good Ski Gloves.
Thermal Underwear Pants Or Fleece (Fleece can be too warm for most of the spring season and summer) |
