Apart from avalanche safety gear, there is a lot more that needs to be carried in your ski touring rucksack. What exactly, you'll find in this packing list!
- Touring skis
- Climbing skins
- Ski touring bindings
- Ski touring boots
- Ski touring poles
- Ski-touring pants
- Ski underwear
Ski touring packing list: clothing for ski touring
- Ski socks
- Ski touring jacket
- Midlayer fleece jacket or vest
- Functional shirt
- Change of clothes
- Beanie
- Scarf or neck gaiter
- Ski goggles/ ski eyewear
- Gore-Tex jacket
Safety equipment and other required ski gear
Orientation and electronics
- GPS device
- Map
- Compass
- Mobile phone
- Avalanche report
Health and emergency
- First Aid Kit
- Sunscreen
- Lip protection
Taking a break
- Energy bars & gels
- Vacuum flask
- Bag for rubbish
- Insulated seat pad
This ski touring packing list is designed for a day trip only, so if you’re going to be travelling on a multi-day ski tour, you may need additional items – e.g for overnight stays, food etc. For those wanting to spend a night in a bivouac or an igloo, will find further information in the Your first winter bivy? Here’s a list.
More on ski touring:
- Avalanche Backpack Review
- Ski touring for beginners: all you need to know
- Waxing skis and DIY upkeep
- Dynafit: the ski touring specialist