What’s in my pack: backcountry ski kit by Colin Zacharias

What's in my Pack
Written By John Godino
 

I love “what’s in my pack” style videos (or second best, reading an article) by real experts.

Here’s an excellent one from Colin Zacharias. Colin is an Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) and IFMGA certified guide, who has been ski guiding for decades. His gear is dialed, comprehensive, and fits nicely in a 30 liter pack.

Of course everyone will take away different things from a video like this, but here are a few cool tricks that were new to me.

  • How to use wine corks (?!) to make a rescue sled

  • Get a snow saw that can do double duty as a wood saw

  • Some specialized first aid gear for leg injuries more common with skiers

Check out the video link below to help get your ski gear dialed in.

 
John Godino
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