What to Bring

Gearing up for Mountaineering Trips, Expeditions, Courses & the Burnie Glacier Chalet

Rental skis, skins, ski crampons, beacons, probes and shovels are available, but we recommend you bring your own. Your luggage will be weighed and cannot be heavier than 15 kg (33 lb.) excluding skis, snowshoes, or snowboards. Bring ski clothing and a set of comfortable clothes to change into.
Large day backpack and duffel
ski underwear
2 pairs of socks
2 light fleece sweaters
1 pile or fleece jacket
1 shell jacket with hood (water resistant and breathable, hard or soft shell)
ski pants and gaiters if necessary
light down jacket (optional but really nice)
personal first aid kit and medications
glacier sunglasses
ski goggles
warm hat or toque
sun hat, sun protection for skin and lips
good ski gloves
thermos bottle
map and compass (optional, 1: 50,000 93 L/5 Burnie Lake)
camera and film
toothbrush, 2 towels, sponge, soap etc.
slippers or camp booties
headlamp or flashlight
casual clothes for wearing at the chalet
skis, skins, ski crampons, ski strap (available)
harness, prusik slings, 1 locking carabiner (available), 3 normal carabiners
beacon, probe, shovel (available)
ski mountaineering boots