Snowshoeing Checklist

Snowshoeing Gear
  • Snowshoes
  • Insulated waterproof boots
  • Trekking poles w/ snow baskets
  • Daypack
Clothing
  • Base layers
  • Mid layers
  • Hard shell
  • Insulated pants
  • Gaiters
  • Mid weight hiking socks
  • Neck gaiter (like a Buff)
  • Gloves
  • Toque
Food & Drink
  • Snacks
  • Insulated water bottles/hydration bladder
  • Meals (on longer trips)
  • Emergency food
Safety & Essentials
  • First aid kit
  • Headlamp
  • Sunglasses
  • Extra batteries
  • Multi-tool/Knife
  • Handwarmers/Footwarmers
  • Emergency shelter
  • Satellite communicator (like Garmin inReach)

Backcountry options

  • Avalanche transceiver
  • Snow shovel
  • Probe
  • Ice Axe
  • 2-way radios
Health & Hygiene
  • First-aid kit
  • Blister care
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Trowel
  • Biodegradable toilet paper/wipes
  • Menstrual products
  • Women's pee funnel
  • Waste bags
  • Sunscreen