From Shoulders of Giants
Whether hiking, biking, climbing, skiing, snowshoeing, or any combination – here is a terrific, comprehensive article outlining all the items you should carry, in full technicolor detail. Author Eric Hockman is cycling mechanic in Golden, and has put this list together from first-hand experience. “Some of the items you carry with you may get used once, used religiously, or never used at all; yet, each and every piece has a reason to be carried along and should be considered equally important.”
One of the most important foundational building blocks for winter back-country travel is being prepared with the correct gear and having the knowledge on how to utilize your equipment when it’s needed. When snow and ever-changing conditions are involved, any number of issues could potentially arise while on a single to multi-day tour beneath the frosty peaks of your favorite zone. Additionally, your chosen mode of travel on snow may vary, but the items in your pack should remain consistent with each trip you take.
The list of gear you carry with you may vary slightly depending on the region you live in or the length of time you intend on spending in the back-country. Here is what I consider to be fairly essential for any person that is planning to travel in their favorite back-country winter wonderland.
First and foremost, bring your brain – in any back-country situation both summertime or winter, your mind is the tool used for deciding when to swallow your pride, turn around, and go home safely…
Read the full article HERE.
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