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Climbing Mt. Shasta - Backcountry Skiing Checklist

Backcountry Skiing Checklist

  • Skis, snowboard or splitboard
  • Boots
  • Poles
  • Goggles
  • Helmet
  • Climbing skins
  • Ski wax, skin wax, waxing tools
  • Crampons/ski crampons
  • Pack
  • Avalanche transceiver
  • Snow shovel
  • Probe
  • Slope meter and snowpit analysis kit
  • Avalung or avalanche airbag survival pack
  • Multifunction watch (with altimeter)
  • Whistle/signaling mirror
  • Ice axe/Whippet self-arresting ski pole
  • Route description or guidebook