Basic Backcountry Gear

Following is a basic list of equipment needed to ski groomed trails into backcountry huts. Wear synthetic polypropylene-type socks, underwear and clothing. Avoid wearing cotton anywhere in your layering system.

Clothing

Synthetic briefs and long underwear

Wool or pile sweater

Pile jacket

Shell jacket

Wind pants

Wool or pile hat

Extra synthetic socks

Extra mittens

Gear for trail

Skis, poles, boots

Day pack

Sunglasses

Sunscreen and lip balm

Bandanna or muff

Ski wax

Map

Compass

Lunch

Water bottles

First aid kit

Waterproof matches

Fire starter

Knife Headlamp

Gear for hut

Towel

Booties

Sleeping bag

Toiletry items

Extra batteries

Dinner and breakfast

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