Equipment List
Ski Equipment |
Day Tours |
Hut-2-Hut Tours |
Hut-2-Hut +Bivouak |
| Alpine Randonnee (Touring) Skis & Bindings | √ | √ |
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| Harscheisen (Ski Crampons) – ensure they fit ski binding | √ | √ | √ |
| Skins | √ | √ | √ |
| Ski Touring Boots | √ | √ | √ |
| Avalanche Transceiver / with new batteries + spare set | √ | √ | √ |
| Snow Probes | √ | √ | √ |
| Snow Shovels | √ | √ | √ |
| Harness + Locking Karabiner | √ | √ | √ |
| Boot Crampons (to fit ski touring boots) | √ | √ | √ |
| Ice Axe (lightweight 50cms) |
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Clothing |
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| Wind / Waterproof Shell jacket & trousers - Good quality, light and packable | √ | √ | √ |
| Schoeller fabric or similar wind & snow proof breathable trousers or light fleece pants to be warn under shell trousers | √ | √ | √ |
| Medium weight warm woollen sweater or fleece top | √ | √ | √ |
| Warm / wicking underwear top & bottom | √ | √ | √ |
| Down jacket or vest - depending on location / time of the year | √ | √ | √ |
| Comfortable ski socks (no of pairs depends on length of tour!) |
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| Sun hat with large brim | √ | √ | √ |
| Warm woollen / fleece hat | √ | √ | √ |
| 1 pair thick cold weather ski gloves | √ | √ | √ |
| 1 pair thin ski touring or cross country gloves for ascents / windstopper or similar | √ | √ | √ |
| Extra clothes for hut living - thin cotton T-shirt, extra socks, wet wipes etc. | √ | √ | |
Equipment |
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| Ski Touring backpack which has ability to carry skis | 35ltr |
40-45ltr |
50ltr |
| Water bottle or similar hydration system such as Camelpak - Minimum 1 litre | √ | √ | √ |
| Head torch + spare batteries | √ | √ | |
| Daytime snacks and energy bars / gels which are quickly absorbed | √ | √ | √ |
| Extra food for bivouak (details to be discussed prior to tour) | √ | ||
| Good quality sunglasses & ski goggles | √ | √ | √ |
| Silk Sleeping Bag liner for use in the huts |
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| Medium weight down sleeping bag (eg Rab Quantum 400) | √ | ||
| Personal wash and medical kit / something for blisters! | √ |
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| Camera / plentiful supply of film/memory cards for the whole trip + spare batteries | √ | √ | √ |
| Mobile phone and charger | √ | √ | √ |
| Sun cream and lip protector with high protection for glacial sun | √ | √ | √ |