Start Backcountry Skiing with this gear

This guide is intended to showcase all of my ski touring/backcountry skiing gear as well as help beginners start to assemble their own kit. There are no right or wrong answers when it comes to selecting gear, only better or worse. I am not an expert, please don't take this as expert advice. Gear used is based on my experience and as always you should do your own research.

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Sections:
0:00 - 0:49 - Intro
0:49 - 5:52 - Ski Gear
5:52 - 11:39 - Pack + Safety
11:39 - 13:31 - Comms
13:31 - 17:41 - 10 Essentials
17:41 - 23:00 - Clothing
23:00 - 26:51 - Camera Gear
26:51 - Conclusion

Gear list

Ski:

Skis: Blizzard zero g (Weight 1360 per ski)
Bindings: Solomon Shifts (3 lbs. 14.4 oz. )
Boots: Atomic Hawx Prime XTD 120 (Link)
Skins: Contour Hybrid Mix 135 Climbing Skins 177-184 cm
Poles: SALOMON MTN ALU S3 ADJUSTABLE SKI POLES 2023
Pack: Deuter Freerider pro 34+L

Safety:

-Helmet - Solomon mtn
-BCA Tracker 2
-Black Diamond Black Diamond Evac 7 Snow Shovel (Link)
-Black Diamond QuickDraw Tour Probe - 240cm (Link)
-Slope meter (Phone app)
-ECAE reference card
-Crystal Card
-Snow saw
-Rope for ECT
-Micro spikes
-Ski crampon / crampon
-ice axe


Comms:

-Garmin inreach or ACR Bivyb Stick
-Retevis rt-21 walkie

Clothing:

-REI Down (Lightweight)
-REI Stonehenge Down + Shell Hybrid)
-Patagonia Torrentshell
Snow pants (OR Trailbreaker 2 pants)
-Goggles
-5 panel hat
-Wool hat
-Quarter zip
-Wool Socks, shirt and leggings (Extra pair of each)
-Running workout shorts

10 Essentials:

-firestarter
-Map
-Compass / whistle
-Multitool
-Water Sani tablets OR Water Filter
-Water Bottle (Leave it in your pack)
-Snacks (Extra snacks)
-Sunscreen, lip balm, sunglasses
-Headlamp, Extra Batteries
-First Aid
-Ski Repair Items (Needs work)
-Tarp for overnighting