Snow Caving Gear List -

Your clothing will get wet, extra socks, gloves, and other clothing recommended



Clothing

wool/polyester underwear

wool/polyester long underwear - Tops and Bottoms

wool/polyester liner socks (2 pairs)

wool/polyester fleece pullover or jacket - 2 layers

wool/polyester outer  thick socks (2 pairs )

waterproof jacket with hood or Ski jacket

waterproof rain pants

waterproof gaitors ( To keep snow out of boots)

warm gloves/waterproof gloves (2 pairs)

wool/polyester hat

waterproof boots (snow boots, boarding boots, climbing boots)

eyewear (goggles/sunglasses)





Gear

backpack or bag

warm sleeping bag - rated at 30deg or lower, best is 15 deg.

2 or 3 thermal pad (you loose your heat through the snow)

tarp/bivy sack

real snow shovel

chapstick



10 Essentials

firestarter

map & compass

water bottle ( 2 liters)

first aid kit

knife

flashlight

extra food

extra clothing

rain gear

sun protection



Sack Lunch



Optional

ski/snowboard equipment

camera

candles

sitting pad

hand warmers

big gardening hoe