Packing Tips for Backcountry Ski & Snowboard Adventures
2014-08-13Here are some gear items that we recommend having on our guided ski adventures throughout Argentina, Chile, and the Western U.S./Canadian trips. Remember that you can cut back on the amount of clothing and personal items that you bring but essentials such as an avalanche beacon, shovel, probes, and a small pack are a must!
OPTIONAL BACKCOUNTRY SKI GEAR (SOME OVERLAP RESORT SKIING)
- Avalanche Beacon (with extra batteries)-bring if you have them, otherwise we will outfit you
- Shovel & probes (bring if you have them, otherwise we will outfit you)
- Adjustable ski poles (2 stages work more effectively)
- Sunglasses, goggles (2 of both)
- Hydration system (bladder or water bottles)
- Headlamp (extra batteries)
- Randonnee skis, split snowboard, or telemark skis
- Skins for ski touring (skin wax)
- Crampons and Ice ax (for more advanced ski mountaineering trips)
- 2 pairs of glovesĀ (either two winter gloves or 1 winter/1 spring for spring skiing)
- Ski straps for securing skis to pack