Ski Touring Kit List

Always

• Couteaux (ski crampons)

• Skins

• Skis

• Ski touring boots (fitted to skis)

• Ski strap

• Poles

• Helmet

• Transceiver & spare batteries

• Shovel

• Probe

• Food & drink

• Sun cream

• Sunglasses

• Goggles

• Head torch

• Insurance card

• Personal medication & blister plasters

  
  

Clothing

• Waterproof top & bottoms

• Leggings/mountaineering trousers

• Base layers

• Fleece/mid layers

• Spare warm layer - large down jacket

• Windproof

• Thick & thin gloves & mitts

• Hat & buff

Sometimes

• Harness

• Ice axe

• Crampons

• Cows tail/sling

• Prussic

• Carabiners

• Belay plate

• Lift pass

• Sleeping bag liner if staying in a hut

• Reciprocal rights card for discount in huts