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Backpacks while Skiing

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Onederful
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Do people carry things in their backpacks at a resort, or is it just for a speaker, because that is what I see most commonly. Just wanna know what people bring with them. I ski at a very small ski area so not much time away from the lodge, no need to keep things with me.
Oct 16 2020 8:38AM 11 0
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Simkiwinki
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Avalanche stuff, small first aid kit, and sometimes skins if I wanna ski some sidecountry lines (I ski in Europe)
Oct 16 2020 8:52AM 17 0
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Onederful
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SimkiwinkiAvalanche stuff, small first aid kit, and sometimes skins if I wanna ski some sidecountry lines (I ski in Europe)

Makes sense for skins and such, I haven't been to Europe and don't know the sizes of resorts there. I feel tho on the East Coast of the US there isnt much use for alot of things to carry. I also could be braindead
Oct 16 2020 8:55AM 5 0
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Guy_Ski
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Our home mountains lodge is prolly only a mile or two from the top of the hill so all the park guys will bring a backpack up to the top so they dont have to go inside if they need something. I know this isnt what you were asking about but I thought I would share
Oct 16 2020 8:57AM 9 0
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Onederful
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Guy_SkiOur home mountains lodge is prolly only a mile or two from the top of the hill so all the park guys will bring a backpack up to the top so they dont have to go inside if they need something. I know this isnt what you were asking about but I thought I would share


People at my home slope that ski park bring like drinks up and sit them at the top but our main park is so tiny that it takes less then 15 seconds to go down.
Oct 16 2020 9:05AM 5 0
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Guy_Ski
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OnederfulPeople at my home slope that ski park bring like drinks up and sit them at the top but our main park is so tiny that it takes less then 15 seconds to go down.


Yeah we have a really rural hill but it has a ton of fun stuff to ski you should check it out if you ever come to midwest!
Oct 16 2020 9:25AM 4 0
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Corey_O132
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Yeah, I’m working park crew out west this season so I’ve been looking into getting one recently, but wasn’t sure if it would fit comfortably over my ski jacket. Was looking at an arva 20 liter cause you can hang your skis on it and I liked how it looked. But in the past I’ve always hated skiing with a backpack so idk.
Oct 16 2020 9:29AM 3 0
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DeebieSkeebies
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im a coach so i roll around with mine at resorts strictly to hold other athletes lunches,extra layers, gopros, shovels to build booters, radios, competiton start sheets and info, etc. basically like a ski caddy in a way.
Oct 16 2020 9:48AM 8 0
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Onederful
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DeebieSkeebiesim a coach so i roll around with mine at resorts strictly to hold other athletes lunches,extra layers, gopros, shovels to build booters, radios, competiton start sheets and info, etc. basically like a ski caddy in a way.


Makes alot of sense for a coaches and workers to have them. I assume as a coach your always hauling shit around
Oct 16 2020 9:56AM 1 0
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OregonDead
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What the world is in that bag, what you got in that bag?
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/976169/Ludacris---Rollout--My-Business-
Oct 16 2020 10:31AM 5 0
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Alextheskibum
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If you plan on skiing deep powder, or going into the backcountry ALWAYS bring your pack. It is essential for you to carry your avalanche gear, ten essentials, as well as any other gear that might benefit you. Also snacks. And weed :)
Oct 16 2020 11:22AM 5 0
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r00kie
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Only use one in backcountry (obviously) and open to close days at a large resort out west. Not into taking three different chairs back to the parking lot for beer and trailmix. Usually keep an extra layer in there.
Oct 16 2020 11:34AM 4 0
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SkiBum.
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People from Texas love the $400 backpacks to keep all the super important stuff in like cell chargers, go pros, extra North Face layers that still have tags on, Fiji water, etc.
Oct 16 2020 12:30PM 15 1
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skiP.E.I.
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Obviously in the backcountry/slackcountry I ski with a day pack all the time. If I'm at a bigger resort sometimes I still ski with my avi gear because inbounds avalanches are very much a thing. Also its nice to have a hydration sleeve, snacks, first aid kit, phone, light, multi tool, whistle and whatnot close at hand in case of emergency. A lower profile day pack with hip and chest belts is so easy to get used to, it's like its not there.
Oct 16 2020 12:38PM 2 0
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alpha.moose
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I got the pack for the backcountry, but love skiing with mine inbounds too. I keep extra layers, snacks, and water in there to eat on the lift. It is also super nice to be able to take off layers and put them in the pack when it gets too hot.
Oct 16 2020 12:59PM 1 0
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Bened_notnil
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I bought one for some sidecountry adventures but ended up using it for resort too. I generally just carry some food, a camera, spare gloves, sunglasses, and sometimes a shovel. If I'm going out of bounds then I'll throw in all of that gear too obviosly.
Oct 16 2020 1:17PM 3 0
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TrickyDick470
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If you are staying in bounds and aren't carrying beers or filming equipment (or a shovel) I don't really see the benefits of wearing a pack outweighing the cons. Or if you are at a very small resort. Depending on the weather (e.g. if it is cold and I am wearing a heavy jacket with lots of pockets) I can carry beers and snacks no problem in my coat. Obviously if you are hiking / going into avy terrain a pack is necessary. (edited to add shovel for kicker building)

I just can't stand it when people don't take their packs off on the lift and sit at a weird angle and crowd up my space... especially because it's always a group of two or more sitting sideways. Probably my biggest pet peeve when it comes to being on the chair.

I also think it's funny in the early season when there are a handful of runs open and people are carrying huge packs for their epic day on the groomers. To each their own I guess.

**This post was edited on Oct 16th 2020 at 2:35:14pm
Oct 16 2020 2:32PM 2 0
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BasedSkier
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When im skiing my home hill i can ski into the parking lot and walk back to the park in like a minute so i usually just leave stuff in my car, but out west i bring my bag and leave it somewhere close to the top of the park so i dont have to go to the lodge. Skiing with a bag is wack tho unless its last lap
Oct 16 2020 2:58PM 3 0
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Money.mitch
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If I am skiing with a backpack, its loaded with snacks.
Oct 16 2020 3:17PM 0 0
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ASAPCarter
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Beer, weed, food, and Gatorade. I usually just have my friend be the mule for all that shit tho bc I’m not a big fan of wearing a backpack unless I have to.
Oct 16 2020 3:46PM 1 0
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SuspiciousFish
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TrickyDick470If you are staying in bounds and aren't carrying beers or filming equipment (or a shovel) I don't really see the benefits of wearing a pack outweighing the cons. Or if you are at a very small resort. Depending on the weather (e.g. if it is cold and I am wearing a heavy jacket with lots of pockets) I can carry beers and snacks no problem in my coat. Obviously if you are hiking / going into avy terrain a pack is necessary. (edited to add shovel for kicker building)

I just can't stand it when people don't take their packs off on the lift and sit at a weird angle and crowd up my space... especially because it's always a group of two or more sitting sideways. Probably my biggest pet peeve when it comes to being on the chair.

I also think it's funny in the early season when there are a handful of runs open and people are carrying huge packs for their epic day on the groomers. To each their own I guess.

**This post was edited on Oct 16th 2020 at 2:35:14pm


This is why i almost never wear a pack. You either have to screw around with buckles and gloves to get it off and hold it the entire lift or feel like its going to push you off the chair all the way up. Most ski jackets have like 20+ pockets anyway.
Oct 16 2020 4:33PM 4 0
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BallZach420
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Last lap through the park with the backpack has some mad steeze
Oct 16 2020 5:13PM 4 0
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broken_skier0
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AlextheskibumIf you plan on skiing deep powder, or going into the backcountry ALWAYS bring your pack. It is essential for you to carry your avalanche gear, ten essentials, as well as any other gear that might benefit you. Also snacks. And weed :)


Make sure you ski with a buddy who's been trained on how to locate you and dig you out. If someone doesn't get you out within the first 45 minutes of an avalanche, odds are high they're recovering a corpse.

**This post was edited on Oct 16th 2020 at 6:44:14pm
Oct 16 2020 6:43PM 1 0
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SEABURN
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avy gear
skins
water
snacks
small first aid kit
extra layer
extra gloves
extra face mask
radio
goPro or dslr
sometimes a summit beer
Oct 16 2020 7:30PM 2 0
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brentkimball
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i always wear a backpack inbounds with a ton of snacks and an extra layer as well as a portable charger and water
once i have a car tho i won’t need to cary as much stuff with me
Oct 16 2020 8:37PM 3 0
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CalumSKI
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Food and le shovel, amongst other things
Oct 16 2020 8:43PM 4 0
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Rike
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Food, shovel, liquids
Oct 18 2020 3:11PM 1 0
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skeirman
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Collapsible 3-foot bong
Oct 18 2020 3:15PM 9 0
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1NF1N1T3
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Speaker so I can play iron maiden.
monster.
Oct 18 2020 7:39PM 3 0
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Sharko
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Camelback, because hydrated people are happy people
Oct 20 2020 5:29AM 2 1
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Onederful
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skeirmanCollapsible 3-foot bong


An absolute necessity
Oct 20 2020 8:23AM 3 0
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OregonDead
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1NF1N1T3Speaker so I can play iron maiden.
monster.

saw a dude with a frame pack and a full on PA speaker mounted up at Skibowl a couple years ago. You could hear it in the entire ski area. Unfortunately it seemed way heavy and hard for him to manage even on the cat road so I think he only did two runs
Oct 20 2020 12:31PM 2 0
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larilinesign
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I wear pads and *sometimes* slide pucks, so I naturally kinda stock-and-tote my pad pack around. Beer, filming stuff, skate tool, freebies like stickers and discount code cards, grilling stuff, ALWAYS have a bikini in case, low-light lens, sometimes a probe and shovel. Idk i like being mom with all the shit. The places I ride usually have no easy accessibility to my car.
Oct 20 2020 3:10PM 1 0
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mrk127
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Especially if it doesn’t have extra hip or chest buckles. More backpack flopping = more steeze
BallZach420Last lap through the park with the backpack has some mad steeze
Oct 21 2020 1:48AM 2 0
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CrunnchyVanMan
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almost always, I consume ungodly amounts of water, drinks and snacks on the hill and its good to have weed on you whenever, AT and avi gear where its needed too... some days I'll carry my jetfoil with me on open to close days and find a nice side country chill spot and smoke and make some hot choccy
Oct 21 2020 5:18PM 2 0
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