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Chile Volcanoes Equipment List

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Ski mountaineering equipment list

Technical gear:

  • Transceiver/Shovel/probe
  • Harness & Prussiks
  • 2 Locking carabiners
  • Ice axe ( short 50 to 60 cm.) & Crampons

Personal gear:

  • Alpine Touring skis with AT bindings or telemark skis
  • Alpine Touring boots or telemark boots (make sure they fit well)
  • Ski crampons / Adjustable poles / Climbing skins
  • Snowboard package. (I recommend the split board system)
  • Back pack (45L)
  • Warm Hat (wool or fleece) & Sun hat or visor
  • Sunglasses & Goggles (flexible and carrying case)
  • Light weight gloves  (fleece) & Heavy weight gloves or mittens w/ Goretex shells
  • Neck gaiter or scarf

Layering system:

  • Light, Mid weight Capilene underwear – Zip-T (turtleneck) top and bottoms (1 set)
  • Warm socks and liners (2 sets)
  • Sweater or Synchilla fleece jacket/ pullover
  • Jacket – Goretex with good hood & Ski pants and  Goretex pants
  • Cotton T- shirt  – for hut (1)
  • Down coat is not useful but if you do bring one, make sure it is very compact. Better to use a puffball style.

Other items:

  • Camera, film & batteries / Sunscreen & lip screen
  • Personal items – toothbrush, toothpaste, handi-wipes
  • Extra pair of prescription glasses or contacts (and contact solutions) – if applicable
  • Prescription medication / Small first aid kit – aspirin, Advil, moleskin, tape
  • Head lamp & batteries
  • Water bottle – Nalgene (1) and Thermos – unbreakable
  • Ear plugs / Passport
  • Money for extra food and incidentals in huts
  • Lunches and snacks for the tour.

Chile Volcanoes Ski Tour

  • Chile Volcanoes Trip Itinerary
  • Chile Volcanoes Equipment List
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