Instructions / Equipment list
WELCOME TO THE SKI TOURING TRIP WITH ARCTIC MOUNTAIN GUIDES
The instructions on the page is a recommendation. However, we hope that customers who come to our tours will try to follow these instructions.
We strive to make our tours as safe as possible, respecting the changing snow and weather conditions. If the day's ski tour is canceled, we will try to organize another activity for the day, so that your trip is as successful as possible and you get the most out of your trip.
A few things to consider before your trip:
Make sure you have a valid travel insurance.
Please make sure your insurance covers off-piste skiing and rescue.
Make sure your equipment is in good condition.
Check the equipment list and make sure you have the necessary equipment with you when you start your trip.
Take care of your physical condition well in advance of your trip. Do long aerobic exercises a few times a week.
Note:
We recommend that every participant downloads the following application to their phone:
Hjelp 113 - application for Norway
IN ADDITION, GUIDE HAS A GPS/ SOS-TRANSMITTER !!!
By pressing the SOS-button, the transmitter sends an emergency message and location to the emergency service via satellite, even if there is no phone coverage.
Kind regards,
Arctic Mountain Guides,
Pasi Ikonen and Mika Salovaara
SEE YOU ON THE ARCTIC MOUNTAINS
Equipment list for ski touring trip
For travel
☐ PASSPORT
☐ SKI BAG
☐ DUFFEL
☐ TRAVELCLOTHES
☐ CAMERA
☐ EXTRA BATTERIES: For your transceiver, camera, etc.
For the accommondation
☐ CLOTHING: Clothes for relaxing at the ski lodge
☐ INDOOR SHOES: Flip-flops for example
☐ WINTER BOOTS
☐ BATHING SUIT: For the sauna
☐ EAR PLUGS: For the hut-style accommodations
☐ EXTRA BATTERIES: For your transceiver, camera, etc.
☐ PERSONAL TOILETRY KIT
☐ PERSONAL FIRST AID KIT and MEDICINES
Ski touring equipment
☐ DAY SKI TOURING PACK (approximately 30-35 liters)
☐ SKIS with TOURING BINDINGS: Alpine Touring, telemark or splitboard.
☐ TOURING BOOTS
☐ POLES
☐ SKINS
☐ SKI CRAMPONS
☐ 2-3 HELI SKI STRAPS
Avalanche safety gear:
☐ TRANSCEIVER (with new batteries): Modern, digital transceiver. If you have an older model, now is a good time to upgrade.
☐ SHOVEL: With a metal blade. An extendable handle is recommended.
☐ PROBE: Should be at least 240cm long.
Upper body:
☐ BASELAYER TOP: Merino wool
☐ INSULATING LAYER(S): Fleece, softshell, or light puffy.
☐ SHELL JACKET with HOOD
☐ INSULATED PARKA: Warm down or synthetic puffy jacket with a hood.
☐ EXTRA MERINO WOOL BASELAYER: Into backpack
Lower body:
☐ BASELAYER BOTTOMS: Merino wool
☐ SKI TOURING PANTS: Shell (and softhell)
☐ SKI SOCKS: Merino wool
☐ INSULATING OVER SHORTS: Optional
Hands:
☐ LIGHT TOURING GLOVE
☐ WARM SKI GLOVE
☐ EXTRA GLOVES
Head:
☐ SUNGLASSES
☐ GOGGLES: Two pairs recommended, one with low-light lense.
☐ WARM HAT: Plus extra hat into backpack
☐ SUN HAT
☐ FACE PROTECTION: Buff® or similar.
☐ HELMET
Other items:
☐ REPAIR KIT: Small repair kit with items specific to your ski or splitboard setup. Extra binding parts (including mounting screws), an extra tip loop for your skins, an extra pole basket, etc. Other great items are bailing wire, zip ties, and duct tape.
☐ WAX: For skis and skins.
☐ SUNSCREEN / LIP BALM
☐ WATER BOTTLE(S): Screw top lids recommended.
☐ THERMOS BOTTLE
☐ HEADLAMP