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Ski or Snowboard Gear
__ Skis or SnowBoard
__ Boots
__ Poles
__ Skins and/or Waxes
__ Snow Shoes or short skis for riders without split boards
__ Ski Crampons - Optional
__ Ski Leashes- for glacier travel

Personal Equipment
__ Pack
__ Sunglasses
__ Goggles
__ Sun and Lip Cream
__ Head Lamp
__ Insulated Water Bottle
__ Food
__ Blister Kit
__ Pocket Knife
__ Avalanche Beacon
__ Shovel
__ Probe

Clothing
__ Warm Socks
__ Long Underwear, Top
__ Long Underwear, Bottoms
__ Insulating Top Layer- fleece
__ Insulating Bottom Layer- fleece (if very cold)
__ Weatherproof Jacket- Gore-Tex or other waterproof breathable jacket
__ Weatherproof Pants or Bibs - Gore-Tex or other waterproof breathable pants
__ Warm Outer Jacket - Down or synthetic
__ Warm Hat
__ Neck Gaiter or Face Mask
__ Light Gloves - Wool, synthetic or leather
__ Insulated Gloves or Mitts - Wool or synthetic, w/ weatherproof shell
__ Gaiters - if pants don't cover boots

Group Equipment
__ Altimeter, Map and Compass
__ Snow Study Kit - Screen, magnifier, ruler, thermometer etc.
__ Snow or Folding Saw
__ First Aid Kit
__ Emergency Bivy Sac
__ Emergency Sled - small, light kit, makeshift materials
__ Repair Kit - for skis, bindings, etc.

Optional Gear
__ Radio or Cell Phone
__ Toilet Paper
__ Camera
__ GPS
__ Crevasse Rescue Gear- harness, carabiners, ropeman, prussiks, pulleys, cordelette,slings etc.