A Mountain Guide’s Packing List: What Everyday Skiers Can Learn From a Pro

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services.If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.It’s 8 a.m., and I’m rummaging through my pack at the trailhead, finding everything except what I need—mismatched gloves (not mine), a missing binding screw, no skins, and a half-empty White Claw soaking my only extra layer (a cotton hoodie). Sound familiar? Keep reading.I was ready to throw in the towel that morning, but my ski partner, Holly Mackin, c