Message #951

[jim-ratliff]

Most everything stays in the Camelback backpack so I don't have to remember as much.

Camelback backpack with bladder.
Facemask
Smartwool helmet beanie
Extra batteries for Turbocam goggle and radio.
cell phone
radio if skiing with people that don't have cell coverage
mp3 player (with speakers in fuse helmet)
gummi stone
may still have a ptex candle, but took out the scraper
Ink pen
Extra layer shirt
Alternate goggles if change of cloud cover is expected.
chapstick
sunblock
nail clippers (amazing the number of times I've needed them)
trail map (plus spare if skiing with my 'prone to lose his' son)
wallet
goggle wipe
zip off hood (stores in back pocket of jacket)
cat trax
cable lock
mini screwdriver
baseball cap (usually)
2 velcro straps for tip and tail -- to use so skis don't scissor when carrying
ski pole straps (I use the Leki trigger poles and wear the glove like attachment, but carry the normal straps as well)
snickers or M&M peanuts (or some combination of chocolate and peanuts)

WOW -- I had never listed it before.? I need to eliminate some stuff.? I wonder if there's more in my back pack that I don't even remember putting there.