What do you carry in your pack?

[sledhaulingmedic]

If I'm not patrolling, I really like NOT having to wear a pack in bounds. The last few seasons at Kmart, I used to carry my lunch and sometimes an extra layer in a pack, but that's about it.

BC is a different storry and the situation dictates what's in the pack. I've moved way from the kitchen sink mentality and moved more toword having:

1. What I need

2. What I might need and be in deep trouble if I didn't

and not much more.

 

[SIKSKIER]

http://www.holidayvalley.com/news.cfm?story=206

Name me one time someone in the east was buried in an avalance at a lift served area and need avi probes to find them.If this was your example to show we should carry that equipment,I would say you would be much more in need to carry a jaws of life in your car to cut your way out of your next potential accident.Please.

 

[cbcbd]

Name me one time someone in the east was buried in an avalance at a lift served area and need avi probes to find them.If this was your example to show we should carry that equipment,I would say you would be much more in need to carry a jaws of life in your car to cut your way out of your next potential accident.Please.

Hey, all I'm saying is that you never know when you might need a probe, especially on the gondola:
http://forums.alpinezone.com/24370-have-you-ever-had-sex-mountain-when-skiing.html

And besides, I don't carry my jaws of life in my car, I keep it in my skiing backpack just in case I lose my car keys on the slope.

 

[Warp Daddy]

No pack needed @ resort

Only wear one for XC skiing ; Carry hot coco / energy snacks/ xtra lite layer / extra socks /gloves and matches / cell/ camera /whistle and small flashlite head mounted for pm skiing

 

[wa-loaf]

Name me one time someone in the east was buried in an avalance at a lift served area and need avi probes to find them.If this was your example to show we should carry that equipment,I would say you would be much more in need to carry a jaws of life in your car to cut your way out of your next potential accident.Please.

There was a slide on the snowfields at Sugarloaf a few years back. Buried some guys up to their waists. No need for avi poles though.

 

[SKIQUATTRO]

No need for a pack inbounds...been skiing for over 20 yrs and never needed or even thought of needing a pack....I now ski with kids and dont carry anything extra...I personally find it useless in bounds at any NE area.

 

[X-Linked]

Water, Beef Jerky, Gummy Bears, Extra Socks, Small First Aid Kit, Camera, Different color goggles, Face Mask and Extra Hat.

 

[Brettski]

No Pack

 

[SKIQUATTRO]

Just curious on the "extra socks".....do you take your boots off and change socks outside in the cold?? dont you have to go back into the lodge to change socks anyway??

 

[X-Linked]

If you're lucky enough, than usually. I usually pack just for the emergency though. Besides water of course. X-Country skiing, you almost never have that chance.

 

[SIKSKIER]

To each his own.I just think it's silly to carry all kinds of stuff at an eastern ski area unless items you might need are so unreasonably out of the way to get.Exception might be if you take a shuttle to the mt and don't want to leave a bag in the lodge.For me,my bag is about 10 steps off the trail and 10 back on the lift.I can also ski right up to my car if need be.Maybe I'm just spoiled by how good I have it at Cannon.But the avi probes and shovels?

 

[cbcbd]

To each his own.I just think it's silly to carry all kinds of stuff at an eastern ski area unless items you might need are so unreasonably out of the way to get.Exception might be if you take a shuttle to the mt and don't want to leave a bag in the lodge.For me,my bag is about 10 steps off the trail and 10 back on the lift.I can also ski right up to my car if need be.Maybe I'm just spoiled by how good I have it at Cannon.But the avi probes and shovels?

I hear ya, I was just messing around about the probes and shovels.

I usually end up carrying my pack because I usually ski alone. When I ski alone I don't stop for lunch at the lodge and won't go back to whichever lot my car is parked at. I also don't like to have stuff on my person, so layers, hats, wallet, keys, all go in the pack. Only thing in my pockets is the camera and some bars that are being warmed up for lunch.

I also tend to go off bounds alone a lot, even if sometimes I start the day not planning on it - that's why I usually at least carry a headlamp so I can see my way out if it gets dark.

 

[X-Linked]

Yeah, I don't really like the hassle of going in and out to obtain overpriced stuff. I ski alone, and get dropped off at the mountain so it's easier than dealing with a locker and all. When at a resort. When your out there XC, there is none of that stuff in reach.

 

[JD]

plus you never know when you are gonna need your skins, as in I just got cliffed ouut in steep terrain, your extra layer, as in Just blew my knee out off piste and don't want to go into shock while I hobble out, or warm liquid, as in the previous scenario. To me, it's silly NOT to have some gear if you're out of patroled terrain even a little.

 

[SIKSKIER]

I'm OB a lot also.Whatever makes you feel good.Were all having the same amount of fun anyway I guess.

 

[JD]

It's all about having a good time. After a few episodes here and there, being prepared ups the fun factor for me. As an experiment. Next time your out in the woods somewhere, alone on a cold day, pretend you just broke your leg. Sit in the snow for 30 minutes w/o moving. I think people will be suprised how fast you get cold when you're not moving, sitting in the snow. Then consider for a moment what an injury does to your system. If you have never experience shock in cold weather, it a very unsettling thing. A person get's hypothermic very quickly. Not criticising anyone, just something to consider. Why not wear a light pack?

 

[BLESS]

speaking of this thread, any links to good backpacks that arent just a camelbak? I already have one of those.

 

[cbcbd]

speaking of this thread, any links to good backpacks that arent just a camelbak? I already have one of those.

Camelback does make models that have more storage room.
I use a Dakine Heli pro I got mad cheap and like it fine for resort days or even day trips to the whites.
Any pack will do for the resort, really. I'm not a fan of bladders for winter anything, though - too much hassle to keep the tube from freezing.

 

[JD]

http://gearx.com/clearance_products_p3.html
Lowe Alpine has some on special...
http://gearx.com/mammut-frost-25.html

btw, sorry for sounding like such a prick...

 

[ZOG]

Beer and cigars.