By oliver kennedy
Clothing
Backpack/Avalanche Gear
Sleeping Equipment
- Around -9C sleeping bag (preferably down - synthetic works fine) - Mountain Hardwear Bishops pass
- Inflatable sleeping mat with an R value of 4+ - Exped ultra
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Optional blow up pillow to make a more luxurious stay
- Head torch (maybe a small lamp for the evening) - Petzl Tikka
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Toothbrush/toothpaste
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Toilet roll in a waterproof bag
Personal Cooking Utensils
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Cutlery (spork if packing lighter)
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Sharp portable knife (multi-tool works)
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Bowl (collapsible Tupperware is a good hack)
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Cup
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Thermos
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Lighter
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Water bottle (minimum of 1L) Ex: nalgene
Ski Equipment
Group Equipment
- 1-2 887ml fuel bottles (changes depending on size of group) - MSR
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Whisperlite cooking stove (2 or more is better)
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2 or more cooking pots - alpha pot
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Bin bags
- Communal large first aid kit - Escape Route Backcountry first aid kit
- Satellite phone or device - Zoleo
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GPS/map/compass
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If you want to be careful water treatment tablets/ filtration device
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Hatchet/saw (if there’s none at the hut - check hut information before going)
Food/Drink
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Plenty of snacks for throughout the day
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Split evening meals throughout the group or freeze dried meals
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Rehydration tablets (especially for hangovers)
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A proper day of skiing ends up with a good IPA or 5 (or whiskey if you’re going light weight)
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Bags of wine are lighter than bottles and are more compact to carry down
More Info/Tips
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Having a guardian angel (someone that knows your plan)
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Spare food just in case
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Have GPS coordinates of where the hut is
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Plan more time than you think it will take for you to get to the hut (early bird catches the worm)