Calgary Outdoor Club - Events - Checklists - Winter Sports

• Skiing: Skis, Poles and Ski Boots
• Boarding: Board and Snowboard Boots
• Snow Shoeing: Snow Shoes, Poles

• Daypack
• Plenty of Water
• Energy-rich snacks (dried fruit, chocolate, energy bars etc)
• Avoid bringing carbonated drinks which may explode with a lot of movement
• Avoid drinking boxes since they cannot be re-sealed if you do not finish them or want to save some for later

• Synthetic underwear layer to wick moisture away from skin
• Wool or synthetic (fleece) warming layer(s)
• Water/wind proof outer layer to protect you from the elements
• Do *NOT* wear cotton (including jeans), especially for your inner layer. Cotton will hold moisture (and cold) against your body, rather than wicking it away like a synthetic layer will.
  

• Gloves or Mitts
• Toque or Headband, Neck Warmer
• Warm/waterproof boots
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen (snow glare can give you a vicious burn)
• UV blocking chapstick

• Equipment Repair Kit
• "Sit-Upon": small closed-cell foam pad
• Garbage bag to line daypack for water proofing
• Camera

• Extra Snacks
• Toilet paper in ziploc bag, extra bag to carry paper out
• Plastic/garbage bag to carry out garbage
• Thermos of hot liquids

• Ski Goggles
• Snow pants/snow suit
• Extra pair of socks, mitts, gloves, etc for if the others get wet and uncomfortable
• Ice cleats (slip on over your shoes). We recommend Stabil-Icers available at Lee Valley Tools (near Costco South), and some other stores in Calgary. Also good are "Spikey Plus" made by Charlet Moser Company, available at MEC and Coast Mountain Sports.
• Gaiters
• Those little heat things for your mitts or boots

• First Aid Kit
• Flashlight (it gets dark earlier than you think)
• Emergency Heat Source (ie. candles, matches)
• Basic understanding of hypothermia, signs and what to do
• Personal identification
• Emergency whistle (use SOS code if in trouble)
• Map and compass
• Collapsible shovel
• Nylon tarp