Alpine Club of Canada Vancouver Section - Winter Backcountry

For Backcountry Skiers, Snowboarders, & Showshoers (As Needed)

Questions about equipment? Send them to safety@accvancouver.org.

Clothing

	toque/balaclava
	sun hat
	sunglasses
	goggles
	bandanna
	jacket (waterproof/breathable)
	pants (waterproof/breathable)
	glove/mitt liners
	outer gloves/mitts
	long underwear (not cotton!)
	fleece/wool sweater
	fleece/wool pants
	gaiters
	warm socks
	down jacket/vest
	whistle (attached to jacket or backpack shoulder strap_
	ski/snowboard boots

Equipment

	shovel
	probe
	transceiver (457 kHz)
	skis/snowboard (bindings adjusted)
	touring bindings (Alpine trekkers)
	climbing skins/snowshoes
	poles
	repair kit (spare binding parts, multi-tool, duct-tape, hose clamps, wire, accessory cord, pole basket etc.)
	kneepads (for tele-heads!)
	water bottle/thermos
	food (high energy!)
	sun screen/lip balm
	pocket knife
	lighter/matches/fire starter
	headlamp (with spare bulb/fresh battery or spare)
	backpack (appropriate size and fit)
	brain (in full working order)

Group Gear

	topographic map (1:50,000 or 1:20,000)
	route information/guidebook/avalanche bulletin
	compass (declination set?)/GPS
	altimeter
	first aid kit & training
	foam insulating pad
	bivy sack(s) and/or tarp
	rope and parts for improvised toboggan
	spare food and water
	snow study kit & training

Other Gear as Needed

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