Powder skiing week in Hakuba, Japan (Japanese Alps)

Intermediate

Fit

Hakuba

A chalet in Hakuba

Participants should bring the following items:

Ski boots (well-fitting, ski-touring boots recommended)

Skis or splitboard snowboard

Ski poles (adjustable type recommended)

Adhesive climbing skins (Fitted to width and length of your skis/board)

Backpack capacity: 30-40 litre (2000-2400 cubic Inches)

Avalanche probe

Snow Shovel

Avalanche Transceiver (457 KHz single frequency)

Spare transceiver batteries (purchase new ones & check for correct size)

Ski goggles

Glacier glasses/sunglasses

Insulated water bottle (Camelback or other hydration system)

Small thermos (optional)

All-weather ski pants (Schoeller type fabric)

Long underwear, shirt and bottoms (poly-pro/wool blends)

Fleece tops and bottoms (wind-stopper)

Warm socks (3 Pair)

Ski gloves / Mitts / Waterproof Outers (2 pair)

Gore-tex outer jacket / parka (with hood)

Gore-tex over pants

Down/Synthetic jacket (warm, “puffy” type jacket)

Neck gaiter/tube

Toque (ski hat)

Sun hat (baseball cap or sombrero) & bandana

Personal first-Aid & blister Kit (second skin, compeed, athletic tape, personal medications, Ibuprofen, etc…)

Earplugs

Sun block (high SPF rated or zinc-type ointment)

Camera & film (spare camera batteries and/or charger for digital cameras, plus USB connector)

Repairs & spares kit (for own model of A/T, telemark, or snowboard binding Systems)

Personal liquor supply, wine preferably in boxes (due to weight restrictions, beer is available at Lodge)

Headlamp or flashlight

Reading materials, notebook, pencil, map of Area (small one provided for use)