Essential, Recommended, and Optional Personal Equipment

Personal Equipment for Wing Ridge Ski Tours

ESSENTIAL	RECOMMENDED	OPTIONAL
Backpack (internal frame recommended) Sleeping bag (3 season OK) Headlamp or flashlight Daypack or fanny pack Water bottle (2) Skis and poles (metal edged skis recommended) Ski boots (stiff soled, ankle height boots offer better support and control for touring and telemarking) High-energy snack food Whistle Map and Compass Climbing skins Avalanche transceiver (457 kHz frequency required) Snow shovel Avalanche probe *Skins, transceivers, shovels, and avalanche probes are available for rent, with instruction in their use.	1 insulated jacket (pile or down) 1 windproof (waterproof, breathable) over jacket (with hood) and pants (with leg zips) 2 pair poly-pro or synthetic underwear 2 pairs each liner socks and synthetic or wool over socks 1 stocking cap 1 pair gaiters 1 pair each wool or poly pro liner gloves and nylon overmitts Sunglasses and/or ski goggles Sunscreen Cotton garments are not recommended for winter wilderness travel! Wear several light to medium weight synthetic layers for regulating body temperature rather than a single heavy layer.	Casual camp wear Casual footwear (e.g., insulated booties, moccasins, sandals) Towel and/or washcloth Extra batteries Camera/film Toiletries Reading material Small thermos Extra gloves