Clothing
Base Layer
Mid Layer
Outerwear
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Lightweight Waterproof Jacket
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Lightweight Waterproof Pants
Insulation
Personal Gear
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Day Pack — 25–40 L
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Water Bottles
- Lunch & Snacks
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Sunglasses
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Goggles w/ Spare Lens
- or2nd Pair of Goggles
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Sunscreen
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Lip Balm
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Buff
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orBalaclava
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Headlamp
Ski or Snowboard Gear
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Skis or Splitboard
- Ski Boots or Snowboard Boots
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Ski Poles
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orSplitboard Poles
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Climbing Skins
- Ski Crampons
- Ski Brakes or Removable Ski Leashes
Avalanche Safety Gear
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Transceiver / Beacon
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Shovel
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Probe — 240 cm minimum (no ski-pole probes)
Optional Items Highly recommended, not required
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Airbag Pack
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Snow Saw
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Ski Strap
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Basic Snow Study Kit
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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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Portable Power Bank
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Compass
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Altimeter
- Map Case or Goggle ProtectionZip-loc bag
- MapsUSGS quad
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