10th Mountain Division Hut Pack List

Originally uploaded by olsenis.

The 10th Mountain Division huts have almost everything you need to cook meals and stay warm but you will still need a few things. Here is my list:

telemarks ski skins ski poles telemark boots jacket snow pants goggles helmet sunglasses mitten liners mittens hat down jacket face mask long underwear down booties thin socks thick socks thin windbreaker avalanche beacon avalanche probe shovel map** compass headlight sleeping bag pillow case

watch pillow case matches orange adjustable straps (for skins...) thermometer stove** fuel** water filter** lantern* first aid kit**3 extra AAA for beacon trail mix oatmeal titanium spork* soda* water bottles (2-3) sunscreen shaving kit (glasses, contacts...) hand sanitizer book iPod shuffle* headphones* camera*

Ideally, you want to pack as little as possible because you will have to haul it up and down the mountain while balancing on skis or snowshoes. The items followed by two stars (**) should be divided between the group. The items followed by one star (*) are entirely optional.

A 20 degree REI sleeping bag is what I use. If you are concerned with being cold, look into sleeping bag liners which add extra warmth, pack small, and are light. Make sure you are well hydrated before you start and bring an additional 2 - 3 32oz water bottles to keep you going on the hike up.

Link to the 2008 trip.
Link to the 2007 trip.