Check List: Silvretta Hut Skiing

GearSkiing
Written By Chris Simmons-Solomon

This is the “Cliff Notes” version of the Gear List. Feel free to print this off and use it as a check list when you’re packing for our trip.

Skiing*

  • Skis.

  • Bindings.

  • Boots.

  • Skins.

  • Ski Crampons.

  • Ski Poles.

  • Helmet (optional).

  • Beacon.

  • Probe.

  • Shovel.

  • Pack.

  • Airbag Pack (optional).

Glacier Travel and Climbing

  • Harness.

  • Triple Action Capturing Locking Carabiner.

  • Non-Locking Carabiner.

  • “Double-length” or “Double-Shoulder” Sling.

  • Boot Crampons.

  • Mountaineering ice axe with adze.

Clothing - Top Layers

  • Sports Bras.

  • Short Sleeve Shirt.

  • Long Sleeve Baselayer (optional).

  • Wind Hoody (optional).

  • Insulated Vest (optional).

  • Insulated Jacket.

  • Hardshell and/or Softshell Jackets.

  • Lightweight Gloves.

  • Midweight gloves.

  • Heavyweight gloves (optional).

  • Toque (Knit Hat).

  • Ball Cap.

  • Neck gaiter.

Clothing - Bottom Layers

  • Underwear.

  • Long Underwear Bottoms (optional).

  • Softshell Ski Pants.

  • Hardshell Ski Pants (optional).

  • Ski socks.

  • Sacred Sleep Socks (optional).

  • Shoes (optional).

Other Things

  • Sleep sack.

  • Sunglasses.

  • Goggles.

  • Thermos or water bottle.

  • Headlamp.

  • Corrective eyewear.

  • Personal Repair Kit (optional).

  • Personal Toilet Kit.

  • Personal First Aid Kit.

  • Menstrual Care (as needed).

  • Battery Bank.

  • Organizational Pouches.

  • Cell phone.

  • Camera (optional).

  • Satellite Communication Device (optional).

Chris Simmons-Solomon

I'm an IFMGA Mountain Guide home-based in Seattle, Washington, USA. When I’m not working with science teams in Antarctica and Alaska, I guide in the Cascade Mountains and take extended trips to Europe, Japan and New Zealand.

https://SimmonsMountain.Works
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