Minimal Winter Gear

• Wool Hat / Balaclava

• Mittens / Overmitts - Gloves (water proof)

• Wool Trousers (Long Underwear with Rain pants)

• Gaiters

• Extra Socks (with powder)

• Extra layers of NON-COTTON clothing

• Sunglasses / Goggles

• Sunscreen

• Pack all clothing in water tight/proof bags

Mount Pinos Requirements

• Sawmill /Cuddy Valley maps with Ski Trails added

• Extra Flashlight batteries

• Stove of some type

• Snow Shovel

• Snow Shoes or Equivalent with Ski Poles

• Patient Warming Gear

• Avalanche Beacons (45 degree slopes - North Side)

• Avalanche Probes

Other Winter Skills Needed

• Ice axe usage, self arrest, boot axe belay

• Snow anchors including flukes, pickets, screws and boullards

• Beacon usage

• Avalanche Polling techniques

• Emergency shelter building

• Avalanche Snow pack assessment

General Winter Rules

• Don't get cold, getting warm again is tough

• In sleet and heavy rain, it will rain inside your rainsuit

• If overnight outing is known - DRY CLOTHES is most Important

• Over 24 hours, one needs valid nutrition

• DRINK FLUIDS (Dehydration adds to altitude sickness)

• Pace oneself, especially during haul systems and uphill travel

• If your feet are cold, Put on a Hat

• Wind chill has a large effect

• Groups and Teamwork help

• Know Area Location accurately