Whether I plan for my day hike or overnight backcountry trip, carrying the proper equipment is critical. Some essential equipment deserves a forever home in my backpack. I will want to have gear, clothing and traction aids that are flexible for a wide range of temperatures, wind speeds, precipitations and snow conditions.💨❄️⁣ ⁣ I'm sharing with you my master checklist for winter hikes beyond the basics. Please feel free to share if you have any safety tips that I should add to my list.🏔⁣ ⁣ 1. 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗻 (𝗣𝗟𝗕): Garmin inReach SE+ paired with my phone for sending and receiving text messages via satellites, world coverage SOS, weather forecast, tracking data and map garminoutdoor⁣ 2. 𝗛𝗶𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀: Black Diamond Trail Trek Poles blackdiamond⁣ 3. 𝗦𝗻𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗲𝘀: MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes msr_gear⁣ 4. 𝗚𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: Outdoor Research Women's Crocodile Gore-tex Gaiters outdoorresearch⁣ 5. 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸: Osprey backpacks (40L or 30L...