Ski Touring Equipment List

March 08, 2010

Juratind Summit Ridge, Romsdalen
Juratind Summit Ridge, Romsdalen

In my continuing quest for not being as slow to pack for weekends away I have included a packing list for a weekend ski touring trip.

Equipment

  • skis
  • boots
  • skins
  • transceiver
  • shovel
  • probe
  • map + compass in map case
  • food (enough for tour plus a little extra)
  • strap (for attaching skis together on back)
  • poles (collapsible)
  • ski leashes
  • rucksack 35l

Tour Dependent

  • crampons
  • ice axe
  • walkie talkies + charger

Clothes

  • jacket lightweight
  • jacket beefy
  • waterproof trousers
  • thermal bottoms x2
  • thick gloves
  • inner gloves x2
  • ski socks
  • goggles
  • sunglasses
  • hat x3
  • buff x2
  • sun cream
  • waterbottle
  • thermal tops x3
  • down jacket
  • lightweight fleece
  • watch
  • first aid (incl compeed)
  • survival blanket
  • knife
  • small headtorch w/ spare batteries
  • mobile phone

Civi Stuff

  • toiletries + personal medication (eg. asthma inhaler)
  • trousers x2
  • boxers x3
  • socks x3
  • tshirt x2
  • towel
  • sleeping bag + pillow case
  • trainers