On a summit trip, you must have safety equipment in place and clothing that protects against the weather. You need to pack this in your backpack if you are going on a ski touring in the winter mountains.
Fifty years ago, most of us went from twig to twig, from cabin to cabin. Today, summit tours with randonee equipment have become the new folk sport. Where it used to be common to walk around, we are now transitioning. Here is a simple recipe for what you must bring - and wear, on the summit trip.
Watch a video of how to pack your backpack for ski touring:
Dress in:
Wool underwear, sweater, socks, longs (wool boxes and bras)
Thicker wool as a mid-layer
Windproof jacket and trousers
Hat, neck, gloves or wind mittens with wool mittens inside
Equipment:
Backcountry skis or randonnee skis, skins, boots and poles, or snowboard/splitboard, boots, snowshoes and poles
Transceiver - on body, with fresh battery
Helmet and goggles
Backpack (at least 40 litres) with: shovel and probe, plenty of food and drink, emergency provisions.
Extra clothing (packed waterproof): wool sweater, wool mittens/wind mittens, socks, warm garments in down or wool
Seat pads
First aid kit with sports tape
Multi-tool, steel wire and duct tape
Mobile phone and power bank
Map, compass and map folder, possibly GPS.
Sunglasses and sunscreen
Headlamp – it gets dark quickly in winter.
The tour group must bring:
Sleeping pad
Windsack
Small sleeping bag
Packing lists
Whether you are going on a summer trip, winter trip, summit trip or day trip, it can be useful to have tips on what you should bring in your backpack. Here you will find all our recommended packing lists.
