Backcountry gear

• Skis with backcountry bindings or splitboard or telemark skis
• Skiing boots that fit the binding (Sørg for at skoene passer bindingen)
• Skins
• Poles (preferably telescopic poles)

Avalanche gear

• Sender and receiver with extra battery
• Searching pole
• Shovel

Backpack

• 25-40L backpack with can hold everything you need for the skiing trip and avalanche gear.

Inner layers

• Wool top and bottom layer(s)
• Wool socks and long ski socks

Mid layers

• Fleece or wool sweater
• Insulating layer (down or primaloft)

Outer layers

• Wind- and waterproof jacket and pants. GoreTex is recommended due to possible harsh and changing weather in Lofoten.
• Gloves for ascending
• Dry and warm gloves for the descend
• Wool beanie that also covers your ears
• Sunglasses with UV-protection
• Skiing goggles for the descend
• Helmet (mandatory for coming on the trip)

Important to remember

• Sunblock and lip balm with sunblock
• Water bottle and thermo bottle (coffee / tea)
• First aid equipment (plaster and blister pads) – The guides have an extensive first aid kit in addition.