European Ski Touring

EQUIPMENT LIST – European Ski Touring

 

TRIPS COVERED BY THIS LIST:

  • Ortler
  • Haute Route
  • Urner Haute Route
  • Silvretta & Dolomites

 

A NOTE ABOUT EQUIPMENT LISTS: Nothing can ruin a trip faster than having the wrong gear for the conditions at hand.  All our programs are subject to rapid and severe changes in the weather.  Select garments that are warm, lightweight, and durable.  Generally speaking, the best arrangement is to think in terms of layers – a system that dries quickly, allows flexibility, and resists wind, water, and abrasion. All of us have different tolerances for heat or cold; for example, you might choose warmer gloves than specified here if you tend to get cold hands. If you have doubts about a specific garment’s appropriateness, please discuss this with your guide in advance to determine the conditions you are most likely to experience. This list is built for a trip with an unsettled weather forecast.  With a good weather forecast, some of these items may be left behind to save weight. 

CLOTHING

Head, Hands & Feet

  • Warm Hat 
  • Sun Hat 
  • Buff
  • Lightweight Gloves (for uphill; softshell)
  • Heavyweight Gloves (for downhill; waterproof and breathable)
  • Ski Socks

Upper Body Layers

  • Lightweight Sun Hoody Top
  • Lightweight Insulating Jacket
  • Softshell Jacket with Hood
  • Puffy Jacket with Hood
  • Hardshell Jacket with Hood

Lower Body Layers

  • Lightweight Baselayer Bottom
  • Softshell Pants

 

ACCESORIES

  • Backpack (35-45 Liters, designed for skiing)
  • Sunglasses
  • Goggles
  • Sunscreen and spf lip balm
  • Water bottle and/or thermos
  • Headlamp
  • Blister Kit

SKI / RIDE 

  • Skis or Split Board
  • Climbing Skins (sized and cut for your skis or board)
  • Ski or Snowboard Boots
  • Ski Poles (collapsible for split boarders)
  • Ski Strap
  • Repair kit (critical for telemark or split board set ups)
  • Ski Crampons 
  • Helmet (recommend a “dual rated” helmet which is rated for both climbing and skiing)

 

AVALANCHE SAFETY (these may be rented from NCMG)

  • Transceiver (3 antenna, less than 5 years old)
  • Shovel (metal blade required)
  • Probe (240cm or longer)

CLIMBING / TECHNICAL (these may be rented from NCMG)

  • Ice Axe (lightweight)
  • Boot Crampons (recommend aluminum for weight savings)
  • Climbing harness (a lightweight ski mountaineering model such as the Black Diamond couloir)
  • 2 Locking Carabiners

HUTS

  • Sleeping Bag Liner (required by most huts)
  • Snack Food (we will buy picnic lunches at the huts and candy bars are available, but some additional energy gels / bars are helpful)
  • 1 extra T-shirt and 1 extra pair of underwear to change into in the huts
  • Toiletries / Prescriptions (small)
  • Ear Plugs
  • Hand Sanitizer and Mask (optional)
  • Cash (for buying drinks, chocolate, etc. at the huts)

TRAVEL

  • Large Duffel
  • Ski Bag
  • Passport
  • Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Cash
  • Travel Clothing

 
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