With less available daylight and colder temps, packing for a mid-winter tour includes much of what we might carry in spring, with the addition of more layers to stay warm. Here’s our rundown of what to carry in a pack for a winter (read cold weather) tour.
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Skins are essential to efficient backcountry travel: Mohair, mix, or nylon have upsides and downsides— choose a plush to suit your style.
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Part III of Planning for a Traverse focuses on food, fuel, water, and the specific gear. The aim is to bring just enough in each category, with a slight buffer to make it an extra day. Even in spring, it’s wise to expect winter.
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In Part 1 of Planning a Traverse, we mentioned some key skill-building aspects to make for a more successful traverse. Most, if not all, of what we noted in Part 1 applies to Part II. You should consider slope aspect and what time of day you expect to be on exposed slopes, understand water availability, and be primed fitness-wise. Assuming all went well on your first full-day traverse, set your sights on a multiday traverse that will push your physical limits and technical skills.
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The Planning a Traverse series is a resource to help you plan a traverse. We don’t take traverses lightly. The title here, including the term “first steps,” has some intent; it’s a multi-part process. Part planning. Many parts planning. And part doing. And part learning for the next traverse.
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