Clothing
Base Layer
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Thermal Bottom
Mid Layer
Outerwear
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Softshell Pants (springtime only)Women'sPatagonia Alpine Guide Pants
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Lightweight Gloves (warmer weather)Men'sO.R. Extravert Glove
Insulation
Personal Gear
Pack & Essentials
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Backpack — 45–60 L
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Water Bottles
- Compactor / Trash BagWaterproof backpack liner
- Dinners, Lunches & BreakfastsEasy to prepare & calorie dense
- or2nd Pair of Goggles
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Buff
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Headlamp
Camp
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Tent — 3-season, 2–3 person
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Sleeping Bag — 20°F or colder
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Sleeping Pad w/ Repair Kit
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orFoam Pad (or both)
- UtensilSpoon / spork
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Bowl or Cup
Toiletries
- Toilet Paper
- Small Toothbrush & Paste
- Medications
- Hand Sanitizer
Technical Equipment
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Ice Axe
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Lightweight Harness
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Helmet — ski touring or downhill rated (no rock helmets)
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(4) Locking Carabiners
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(4) Non-locking Carabiners
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(1) 120 cm Dyneema Sling
- (2) 60 cm Loops of CordShop local gear stores (no REI cord)
- (1) 6 mm × 7 m CordeletteShop local gear stores (no REI cord)
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17–22 cm Ice Screw
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(1) Guide ATC
Ski or Snowboard Gear
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Skis or Splitboard
- Ski Boots
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Ski Poles
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orSki Poles
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Snow Baskets
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Climbing Skins
- Ski / Splitboard CramponsBinding specific
- Ski Brakes or Removable Ski Leashes
Avalanche Safety Gear
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Transceiver / Beacon
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Probe — 240–320 cm
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Shovel
Optional Items Highly recommended, not required
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Notebook & Writing Utensil
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Winter Snow Boots — parking lot
- ThermosVacuum — for hot tea or cocoa
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Altimeter
- Map Case or Goggle ProtectionZip-loc bag
- MapsUSGS quad or phone app
- Multi-tool
- Sock Liners
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Water Treatment
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orWater Treatment
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Dromedary / CamelBak
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Down Booties
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