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- Arrows
Enough arrows for practice and spares. Check them for damage before the trip.
- Avalanche probe
After the transceiver search, the probe pinpoints a buried person. Everyone carries their own in their backpack.
- Avalanche shovel
A sturdy metal shovel is what gets a buried person out quickly. It goes in your backpack with the transceiver and probe.
- Avalanche transceiver
Everyone in the group wears one, switched to send, under the jacket. Check the batteries and do a group check before every tour; practise the search.
- Bow & Case
Your bow in a padded case. A hard case is safer when you fly.
- Bow Holders
A stand or holder keeps your bow off the ground between shots.
- Bow Sling
A sling keeps the bow attached to your hand so you do not grip it while shooting.
- Climbing skins
Skins stick to the base and stop you sliding back on the ascent. They must be cut to your skis; keep the glue clean and dry.
- Portable Bow Press
A portable bow press for adjustments and repairs on the go.
- Quiver
Holds your arrows within easy reach.
- Rangefinder
Measures the distance to the target for accurate shots.
- Release
A mechanical release aid for a clean, even shot.
- Ski Goggles
Protect your eyes from sun, wind and glare on snow. A lens for flat light helps in fog.
- String Wax
Wax for the bowstring keeps it supple and protects it from wear.
- Target
A portable target for practising at your destination.
- Thin gloves
Cross-country skiing or skinning uphill, thick ski gloves get too warm. Thin windproof gloves are enough; keep warm ones for breaks and the descent.
- Touring skis and boots
Touring bindings free the heel for the ascent and lock it for the descent; the boots need a walk mode. Many ski resorts rent them.