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Boots
- Plastic or sturdy leather telemark or A.T
boots are recommended.
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Gaiters
- A pair that rises well above the boot cuff.
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Pants -
Synthetic preferred. |
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Shell
layer - Parka with hood and pants/bibs adequate
for seasonal weather.
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Jacket
- Synthetic, pile or wool.
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Warm Jacket
- Synthetic or Down.
For standing in snowpits.
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Shirt
- Capilene or polypropylene
recommended.
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Gloves/mittens
- Often two pairs: one insulated with shell,
the other lightweight.
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Sun cap/hat
- Quick drying preferable.
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Pack -
At least 2500 cubic inches. Internal frame
preferred.
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Headlamp
- A good precaution for early starts or late
days.
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Food -
Lunch and snacks. An adequate amount for a
high-energy day.
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Water
bottles - Carry at
least 2 quarts. Hydration bladders recommended. A thermos
with tea or soup is a nice treat when its cold
out.
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Sunscreen/
lip protection - SPF higher than 16.
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Sunglasses
- Consider wearing with retention straps.
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Goggles
- Weather dependent, but generally a necessity.
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Foot protection
- For blisters and hotspots.
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Skis
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Poles
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Shovel
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Climbing
skins
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Transceiver
- we will have some available for use.
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Probe
- if you already own one, bring it.
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Snowshoes
- if you are using a snowboard.
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Thermometer
- digital or dial stem for snow profiles
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Magnifying
loupe - at least 8x power
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Folding
ruler - at least 2 meters long.
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Snow saw-
for conducting bonding tests.
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Slope
inclinometer - many compasses come with these
built in.
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