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3 | HOKKAIDO SKI TOURING | gear list | ||
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5 | packs & bags | ||
6 | ☐ | SKI BAG | |
7 | ☐ | DUFFEL | |
8 | ☐ | DAY TOURING PACK or AIRBAG PACK | |
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10 | ski equipment | ||
11 | ☐ | SKIS with TOURING BINDINGS | AT, tele, or splitboard. We recommend a ski that is at least 110mm at the waist. |
12 | ☐ | TOURING BOOTS | AT, tele or snowboard boots. |
13 | ☐ | POLES | |
14 | ☐ | SKINS | |
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16 | avalanche gear | ||
17 | ☐ | TRANSCEIVER | Modern, digital transceiver. If you have an older model, now is a good time to upgrade. |
18 | ☐ | SHOVEL | With a metal blade. An extendable handle is recommended. |
19 | ☐ | PROBE | Should be at least 240cm long. |
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21 | upper body | ||
22 | ☐ | BASELAYER TOP | |
23 | ☐ | INSULATING LAYER(S) | Fleece, softshell, or light puffy. |
24 | ☐ | SHELL JACKET with HOOD | |
25 | ☐ | INSULATED PARKA | Warm down or synthetic puffy jacket with a hood. |
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27 | lower body | ||
28 | ☐ | BASELAYER BOTTOMS | |
29 | ☐ | SKI TOURING PANTS | |
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31 | head | ||
32 | ☐ | SUNGLASSES | |
33 | ☐ | GOGGLES | Two pairs recommended. Hokkaido weather conditions can make for challenging goggle management. |
34 | ☐ | WARM HAT | |
35 | ☐ | SUN HAT | |
36 | ☐ | FACE PROTECTION | Buff® or similar. |
37 | ☐ | HELMET (optional) | |
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39 | hands | ||
40 | ☐ | LIGHT TOURING GLOVE | |
41 | ☐ | WARM SKI GLOVE | |
42 | ☐ | EXTRA GLOVES | |
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44 | feet | ||
45 | ☐ | SNOW BOOTS | |
46 | ☐ | SOCKS | At least 3-4 pairs. |
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48 | misc | ||
49 | ☐ | PASSPORT | |
50 | ☐ | VACCINE CARD | |
51 | ☐ | TRAVEL CLOTHES | |
52 | ☐ | SUNSCREEN / LIP BALM | |
53 | ☐ | WATER BOTTLE(S) | Screw top lids recommended. |
54 | ☐ | THERMOS | |
55 | ☐ | CAMERA | |
56 | ☐ | EXTRA BATTERIES | For your transceiver, camera, etc. |
57 | ☐ | HEADLAMP | |
58 | ☐ | COVID RAPID TESTS | Please bring 4 of these. |
59 | ☐ | COVID MASKS | |
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61 | personal first aid/toiletries | ||
62 | ☐ | PERSONAL TOILETRY KIT | |
63 | ☐ | PERSONAL FIRST AID KIT / MEDS | |
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65 | optional items | ||
66 | ☐ | REPAIR KIT | Small repair kit with items specific to your ski or splitboard setup. Extra binding parts (including mounting screws), an extra tip loop for your skins, an extra pole basket, etc. Other great MacGyver items are bailing wire, zip ties, and duct tape. |
67 | ☐ | WAX | For skis and skins. |