The kit for a backcountry snowshoe expedition. Snowshoes rated to your load, adjustable poles, an avalanche beacon/shovel/probe in avy terrain, a layered cold-weather system, a 4-season day kit, and a stove for a hot lunch. Float on the snow, read the terrain, stay warm.
Plans
Choose a plan that fits your needs and budget
Item List
5Sustain
1 items| Item | Category | Specs | Qty | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Cooking Gear | StoveCanister Thermos1 qt First aidYes | 1 | $120 | View Shop |
Float & Balance
2 items
Avy & Warmth
2 itemsPlan Totals$1,470
FAQ
Common questions about this kit
Snowshoe size?
Match the snowshoe's flotation to your total weight (you + pack) and the snow — more weight or softer snow needs a bigger shoe. Too small and you posthole; too big and you trip. Read the sizing chart.
Avy gear on snowshoes?
Yes in avalanche terrain — snowshoers trigger slides, and a beacon/shovel/probe plus the training to use them are the standard. Take an AIARE course; gear without knowledge is false confidence.
Hot lunch on the trail?
Yes — a small canister stove melting snow or heating water for a hot meal and drink rewarms you from the inside, a huge morale and safety boost on a cold day. Worth the pound.
Poles on snowshoes?
Yes — adjustable poles with snow baskets give balance and let your arms share the work in deep snow. Fixed-length ski poles work; adjustable trekking poles with baskets are more versatile.
User Reviews
5.0 / 5.0
Snowshoe expedition and my backcountry ski kit share the avy-gear-and-training gospel — beacon/shovel/probe plus the course, always. A hot lunch on a canister stove rewarmws the whole day, agreed.