Ski Week around Fairy Meadows Hut, BC, Canada

Equipment List

Clothing

• 1 - Long underwear top - synthetic or wool (light colors are good) • 1 - Light fleece or wool sweater • 1 - Light weight wind jacket - nylon or 'Schoeller' • 1 - Waterproof -breathable shell jacket • 1 - Warm insulated jacket - down or synthetic • 2-3 Pair of wool or synthetic socks and liner socks • 2-3 Pair wool or synthetic underwear • 1 - Long underwear bottoms - synthetic or wool • 1 - Multipurpose stretch nylon or 'Schoeller' type pants • 1 - Waterproof breathable shell pants (full zip is best) • 1 - Warm hat - wool or synthetic • 1 - Brimmed cap for sun protection • 1 - Handkerchief • 1 - Face warmer - scarf, neck tube or balaclava • 1 - Light gloves - wool, synthetic or leather • 1 - Insulated gloves or mitts with waterproof outer shell • 1 - Spare warm gloves or mitts • 1 – Down or synthetic camp booties (optional) Travel Equipment • Skis or split board • Ski boots or snowboard boots • Ski poles • Climbing skins • Skin wax (or a candle) • Ski crampons (for spring tours) • Specific binding repair items to fix your personal travel setup

Glacier Gear (if required)

• Harness - fitted for over your ski clothing (Cilao and Camp make the best lightweight ski touring harnesses) • 3 - Light weight locking carabiners • 3 - Light weight non-locking carabiners • 2 - 6mm by 5m prussik cord (7mm cord is generally too large!) • 1 - 120cm sewn climbing sling (Dyneema or Spectra blends) • Crampons - fitted to your ski boots (Aluminium crampons are recommended) • Lightweight ice axe without a leash

Snow Safety Equipment

• Avalanche beacon with spare batteries • Shovel • Probe 2-3m in length

Personal Equipment

• Pack (60-80 litres) • Garbage bag to line your pack • Sunglasses (Having both orange and dark lenses is a real benefit for uphill travel in all conditions) • Goggles (orange lenses) • Sunscreen (60 spf+) and lip cream (30 spf+) • Head lamp with good batteries • Insulated water bottle(s) 1.5-2L • Lunch bag/container (optional) • Personal blister kit and/or tape • Pocket knife • Camera (optional) • Sleeping foamy (Ensolite 5-10mm) • Sleeping pad (Inflatable style) • Sleeping bag (-15 to -25’C rating) • Plastic eating cup (500 to 750ml) • Spoon • Personal mug (optional) • Hygiene kit – “Wet Wipes”, toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, hand lotion • 1 roll of toilet paper and lighter in a Ziplock bag • Pee bottle – 1L (optional) • Personal medications • Lighter • Personal liquor or treats • Large stuff sac for carrying food