Clothing
- Wool or synthetic ski socks and liner socks
- Long underwear top – synthetic or wool
- Light fleece or wool sweater
- Wind shell – nylon or ‘Schoeller’ type jacket
- Waterproof breathable jacket (i.e. Gore-Tex)
- Warm insulated jacket – down or synthetic
- Long underwear bottoms – synthetic or wool
- Multipurpose stretch nylon or ‘Schoeller’ type pants
- Waterproof breathable pants (i.e. Gore-Tex)
- Warm hat – wool or synthetic
- Brimmed cap for sun protection
- Face warmer – scarf, neck tube or balaclava (optional)
- Light gloves – wool, synthetic or leather
- Insulated gloves or mitts with waterproof outer shell
- Spare gloves or mitts
- Handkerchief for blocking the sun (optional)
Snow Safety Equipment
- Digital avalanche beacon with good batteries (and spares)
- Shovel
- Probe (2.4m or longer preferred)
Travel Equipment
- Skis or split board
- Ski strap
- Ski or snowboard boots
- Poles
- Climbing skins
- Ski crampons (mandatory)
- Skin wax (or a candle)
- Any binding repair items to fix your specific travel setup
- Ski helmet (optional)
Glacier gear
Glacier gear is provided at the lodge but feel to bring your own if you like.
- Harness – fitted for over your ski clothing. Blue Ice, BD, Petzl and Camp make some good lightweight ski touring harnesses
- Locking carabiners (x2)
- Non locking carabiners (x2)
- 6mm by 5m prussik cord (optional)
- 120cm sewn climbing sling (optional)
Personal Equipment
- Ski pack (30-40 litres)
- Reusable lunch containers (for sandwiches, etc.)
- Sunglasses (having both orange and dark/brown-tineted lenses helps for travel in all conditions)
- Goggles (orange lenses)
- Sunscreen and lip cream (SPF 30+)
- Head lamp with good batteries
- Insulated water bottle or thermos (1-2 L) (if you bring a hydration system bring a regular water bottle as a spare)
- Lunch bag or container
- Personal blister kit (i.e: Leukotape-P and Bandaid or Second Skin blister pads)
- Pocket knife (optional)
- Camera (optional)
Hut Gear
- 30-40 L small duffle bag for flying into the lodge
- Shoes for inside the hut
- Hut clothing
- Towel for the shower
- Personal medications and toiletries
- Ear plugs
- Reading material
- Chargers for electronic devices (USB plugins and AC power is available for charging devices).
Note: Winter boots for travel around outside of the hut are provided at Selkirk Lodge!
Misc
- Personal beer, wine, or liquor – please bring cans instead of bottles if possible and pack this separately from your duffle in a small box or bag
Note: All bedding, pillows and duvets are supplied by the lodge
Group Gear (supplied by the guides)
- Altimeter
- Map and compass
- GPS
- Snow study kit
- Snow and/or bush saw
- First aid kit
- Emergency tarp
- Emergency toboggan
- Group repair kit
- Radio & satellite phone or inReach device
- Ropes for glacier travel
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