Backcountry Skiing Check List 
221 E. Front St. Missoula, MT 59802
406-543-6966
www.trailheadmontana.net

Essentials
Skis
Boots
Poles

Skins
Ski Pack
Transceiver
Probe Pole
    (Dedicated or probe poles)
Shovel
Snow Study Kit
Goggles
Sunglasses
Headlamp
First Aid kit
    (include ibuprofen)
Sunscreen
Knife
Compass

Whistle
Maps
Lighter or waterproof
    matches
Space blanket or bivy
Hydration System

Clothing
Hard or Soft Shell
Ski Pants
Underwear top & bottom
Insulating Top
Down jacket
Extra layers
Light weight gloves
Heavy weight gloves
Light weight hat
Heavy weight hat
Scarf

Avalanche Advisories
West Central Montana Avalanche Center
      Hotline: 1-406-549-4488
                     1-800-281-1030

Glacier Country Avalanche Center
      Hotline: 1-406-257-8402
                  1-800-526-5329
Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center
      Hotline: 1-406-587-6984

Snow Phones

Big Mountain
     1-800-858-3930
Big Sky
     1-406-995-5900
Blacktail
     1-406-844-0999
Bridger Bowl
     1-406-586-2389
Discovery
     1-406-563-2184
Great Divide
     1-406-447-1310
Lookout Pass,ID
     1-208-744-1301 ext.3
Lost Trail
       1-406-821-3211
Marshall
       1-406-258-6000
Maverick
       1-406-834-3454
Redlodge
       1-800-444-8977
Schweitzer Sandpoint, ID
       1-800-831-8810
Silver Mountain, ID
       1-800-204-6428
Snowbowl
       1-406-549-9777
       1-800-728-2695
Teton Pass
       1-406-464-3666
Turner
       1-406-293-4317
Check out our website www.trailheadmontana.net for
current weather conditions and avalanche advisories.
"Know before you go!"