PERSONAL EQUIPMENT
| - Ski Boots – Randonée or Telemark. - Randonnée – There are a range of good boots on the market. Generally, the lighter boots are more comfortable for walking, while the heavier boots are not quite so comfortable but provide better skiing control. - Socks – Generally you will want to fit your boots with one medium sock, or perhaps a liner sock and a medium sock. If your boots are too loose you will lose skiing control. Bring a spare change. - Pants – Made of a waterproof/breathable material, lightweight shell - Snow/Wind Jacket – For ski tours we use windproof called “soft shell” and of course Gore-tex works well. Be sure your jacket has a good hood! - Long Underwear Tops – Very light synthetic or wool. - Long Underwear Bottoms – Light synthetic or wool for higher climbs of inclement weather. With the climbing pants described above and a shell, is not necessary to use long underwear bottoms. - Light fleece shirt – Something about the weight of Polartec 100, (heavy synthetic underwear). - Light weight second layer – Light down sweaters, some even with hoods are perfect. - Light weight T-shirt – We like to bring a light and comfortable shirt to change once we get to the our refuge. - Thin Gloves – WindStopper gloves. - Warmer gloves – Nylon insulated ski gloves. Mittens are not recommended. - Ear band - Warm Hat or Balaclava - Neck Gaiter - Sun hat |
Equipment and Climbing Gear: |
- Skis |