· 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