Winter Expedition Packing List

Personal Gear & Equipment for Skiing/snowshoeing

  • Skiing/snowshoeing boots

  • Windproof trousers

  • Windproof jacket

  • Warm down jacket for breaks

  • Warm beanie

  • Socks (merino wool or wool)

  • Long underwear (merino wool or wool)

  • Gloves for skiing/snowshoeing

  • Warm gloves for breaks & camp

  • 2 buffs

  • Skiing goggles

  • Sunglasses

  • Sunscreen

  • Personal first aid kit

  • Personal snacks

  • Electrolyte powder (optional)

    Camp & Overnighting

  • Shoes for the camp (warm & light rubber boots for example)

  • Warm clothes for camp

  • Toilet paper (if you prefer it over snow/water)

  • Toothbrush & other personal hygiene

  • Hand sanitizer

  • Pillow (a dry bag full of clothes is also functional)

    Utensils

  • Water bottle

  • Cutlery

  • Plate

  • Cup

  • Knife

  • Matches

    Electronics & Luxury (pack waterproof) *optional

  • Headlamp

  • Phone*

  • Camera*

  • Diary*

  • Book*

  • Ear plugs*

    Equipment provided by the organizers (please let us know if you'd like to any of these yourself)

  • 4 season tent with winter pegs

  • Skis or snowshoes

  • Ski wax and/or skins

  • Skiing/snowshoeing poles

  • Sleeping bag setup suitable for the temperatures (nights can get below -20 celcius)

  • Sleeping pad suitable for the temperatures (nights can get below -20 celcius)

  • Backpack or sled

  • Small backpack

  • Compass

  • Maps

  • Cooking equipment (stoves & petrol, kettles, pans, utensils)

  • Food (3 meals a day)

  • First aid kit

  • Dishing equipment

  • Soap

  • Ice picks & safety equipment

  • Axe

  • Saw

  • Daypack

  • Trash bag

  • Repair supplies (duct tape, rope, etc.)