Travel Light!

It is crucial to travel as light as possible! Excess baggage can be a burden both for you and the support personnel. Book your international and/or domestic flights in time.

Ski Equipment:

✔ Backcountry skis
✔ Backcountry ski boots
✔ Skins
✔ Ski poles
✔ Ski crampons

Technical Equipment:

✔ Backpack (35 – 40 L) with ski attachments
✔ Avalanche beacon (with fresh batteries)
✔ Shovel
✔ Avalanche probe (240 cm)

Clothing:

✔ Gore-Tex jacket
✔ Gore-Tex pants
✔ Soft shell jacket (optional; some prefer only Gore-Tex)
✔ Soft shell pants (optional; some prefer only Gore-Tex)
✔ Mid-layer jacket (down or synthetic)
✔ Mid-layer fleece jacket or vest
✔ First layer top (wool or synthetic)
✔ First layer bottoms (wool or synthetic)
✔ Ski socks
✔ Thin gloves
✔ Thick gloves
✔ Hat
✔ Neck warmer
✔ Headband (for warmer days)

For the Sailboat Nights:

✔ Extra pair of socks
✔ Extra first layer (optional)
✔ Earplugs
✔ Sleeping bag
✔ Toiletries (toothbrush, soap, & personal hygiene items)

Other Items:

✔ Sunglasses (Category 3-4)
✔ Ski goggles (light lens for visibility in overcast conditions)
✔ Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
✔ Lip balm (with sunscreen)
✔ Headlamp
✔ Ski strap
✔ 1 L water bottle
✔ 0.5 L thermos (optional)
✔ Band-aids & blister kit
✔ Power bank (for charging personal devices)
✔ Snacks (energy bars, nuts, dried fruit, etc.)

Fitness & Experience Level:

✔ Moderate pace: Comfortable moving 250-300 meters in elevation per hour for 5-7 hours.
✔ Experience level: Advanced beginner – participants should have some prior experience but may lack confidence in their skills.
✔ Participants must be able to ski with confidence and link turns in off-piste terrain.

Insurance Requirements:

✔ Mandatory: Insurance that covers search and rescue in mountainous terrain.
✔ Recommended: Standard personal travel insurance to cover trip-related issues.

Important Notices & Limitations of Liability

  • The itinerary is subject to change due to weather and unforeseen circumstances.

  • Leaders may remove a participant from the trip if their actions endanger the group.

  • No refunds will be issued for trip disruptions due to health, behavior, or missed flights.

  • VHF Expeditions assumes no liability for personal loss, injury, illness, or travel delays.

By booking this expedition, you agree to all stated terms and conditions.