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Backcountry GEAR AND CLOTHING List
 The start to any good trip is packing the right equipment and clothing necessary for the constantly changing temperatures and different elevations we will be at. Not just for safety reasons, but also for comfort, please try and have the following before departing on your trip. Remember that more is not always better, pack efficiently and take what you are going to use. Forgotten items will be easier to replace on European trips; however those of you headed to more isolated areas of South America must be sure to pack all the essential backcountry travel gear.
Spend some time making sure that all your new gear works and that you have broken in new boots (whether ski or hiking boots). Dressing in layers works well, as the temperatures are always fluctuating throughout the day.
Personal Equipment
- Backpack (25-30 L)
- Travel bags with wheels
- Avalanche Beacon (with extra batteries)
- Watch with alarm
- Sunglasses, goggles (2)
- Sunscreen and lip protection (SPF 40+)
- Hydration system (bladder or bottles)
- Headlamp (extra batteries)
- Skins for ski touring (skin wax)
- Ski Boots (Downhill, randonnee, telemark. or snowboard)
- Randonnee, telemark skis or split snowboard
- Adjustable ski poles (2 stage)
- Ski straps for securing skis to pack
- Crampons and Ice ax (for more advanced ski mountaineering trips)
- Harness and carabiners (depending on trip as well)
- 2 pairs of gloves (winter and spring)
- Hats (winter and baseball cap)
- Ski helmet
- Multi tool for repairs (place in checked luggage)
- Radios (optional)
- Rub-on ski wax
- Moleskin or Band Aid foot repair patches (for blisters)
Clothing Suggestions (layering works best while in the mountains)
- Gortex shell jacket and ski pants
- Soft shell and/or fleece jackets (wind shirts are good as well)
- Fleece pants
- 2 sets of long underwear (tops and bottoms)
- Down jacket
- 3-5 pairs of ski socks
- Neck gaiter/ face mask
- 1 sweater or an extra fleece
- Waterproof hiking boots, trekking shoes, or snow clogs
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