Suggested Clothing and Equipment List for Backcountry Skiing

Note: Injury, illness, hypothermia and poor visibility are some of the realities of winter travel in Gros Morne National Park. Be prepared - you could be out overnight without shelter!

Personal Clothing

• long underwear top and bottom (quick drying such as polypro)
• sock liners (polypro) and socks (wool or synthetic equivalent)
• tops and pants (fleece or wool)
• shell jacket and pants (water/wind proof, breathable)
• vest (synthetic or down)
• heavy top (fleece or wool)
• hat (fleece or wool) and balaclava
• mitts (fleece or wool) and water/wind proof and breathable over mitts

Make sure that you carry extra layers of clothing for warmth when you stop or if your clothing becomes wet!

Equipment

• backcountry skis (or snowshoes), boots, poles
• goggles and/or sunglasses
• insulated sleeping pad
• sleeping bag
• food and water
• first aid kit (with additional survival gear)
• matches and candle (or headlamp with spare batteries)
• map and compass
• ski waxes
• shovel
• stove, fuel and cooking pot
• repair kit (pliers, screwdriver, ski tip, duct tape, wire)
• plastic bags (keep clothing dry!)

If you travel into the mountainous areas, prepare for hazards such as avalanches, cold exposure, and whiteout conditions!

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