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Eight Things You Never Should Be Without On The Mountain

4 Nov 2008 Allen R. Smith, Equipment Editor

Have you thought about the dozens of incidental items that can make the difference between a good ski trip and a great one? Here are our suggestions. Full article

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• by greg.merritt 4 Nov 2008
  Great ideas . . . don't forget sunblock and lip goop. I spent a half day skiing backwards down a run just to reasure a cute newbee that she wouldn't fall off the mountain. I was going to get my block right after the first run. What a burn! Lobster time, no doubt. Carve on!
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• by rsuminsby 22 Jan 2009
  I'd include a camera, too..as small and light as most digital cameras are now, there's no excuse for not bringing back action shots and recording the scenic vistas!
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• by snowguy7 24 Feb 2009
  Chapstick as well, instead of lip gloss. I can't remember how many times my lips are destroyed after a day on the mountain.
  I'd also be careful with a camera, it isn't really necessary and you could break it.
  
  Just my opinion though.
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• by mkt 25 Sep 2009
  And when in doubt, a small fannie pack is a great way to keep it together, accessible (no guessing which of a dozen pockets the item of choice is in) and at the end of the day, all your extra's stay together for the next run out. And while you have the room, consider something to munch - I like raisins. Easy to store, not quickly impacted by cold, and best of all, lots of potassium, so when you start feeling a little cramped in the legs, postassium is a fast and effective fix.
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• by hayley_finkelstein 16 Nov 2009
  A camelbak or something equivalent is crucial. It may seem like a burden, but drinking plenty of water throughout the day really makes a difference.
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• by ccb 23 May 2010
  A neckwarmer is one of the most useful items to have with you on the mountain. You can pull it up over your mouth, shield it from wind, moistens the air so that your throat doesn't get sore and is also pretty useful for stopping sunburn. Can be too hot if it is a warm day, but on the cold ones it's great, and if you don't need it you can just stash it your pocket.
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