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Equipment list for snowshoe tours
Basic equipment for snowshoe tours
Which essential items to do you need in your backpack for a snowshoe tour?
On snowshoe hikes, it's the journey that's the reward. Make sure you're properly kitted out and can enjoy your next snowshoe excursion to the full by using a packing list as your checklist. We recommend using the SAC equipment list.
Technical equipment
- One-day backpack, 20-30 litres capacity
- Snowshoes, poles with large snow discs
- Winter hiking boots or waterproof climbing boots
- Avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe (emergency kit)
- Repair kit (snowshoes can break too!)
- Maps, snowshoe tour guide, altimeter, compass, GPS if required
- Replacement batteries for avalanche transceiver and GPS
- Smartphone with preinstalled map and REGA air rescue apps, extra power bank
- Headlamp with replacement batteries
General equipment
- Wind- and weather-proof jacket (Gore-Tex!)
- Down jacket if required
- Tech touring trousers
- Hiking gaiters
- Fleece sweater, soft shell jacket
- Socks, thermal underwear including a spare set
- Fleece layer or sweater
- 2 pairs of gloves (light and warm)
- Warm cap and / or headband
- Ski goggles if required
- Sun protection (sunglasses, sun cream, peaked cap, lip protection)
- First aid kit, space blanket, personal medication
- Lunch, drinks, pocket knife
- Cash, SAC membership cards (if available)
In a nutshell -> Appropriate equipment and preparation
- Assessing the avalanche situation/risk should not be underestimated and requires experience.
- Sudden weather deteriorations on mountain hikes should not be underestimated and require experience.
- Always keep medications and emergency equipment up to date; they are important rescue basics.
- Elementary knowledge of search and rescue, weather and navigation is essential.
