shovel,probe, not beacon like i read up there,u put that on ur person, a avi could rip ur pack off but ummm, snow saw,extra layers,extra food,snow cards,extra gloves,socks,WATER,cell phone, walkie talkie, rope, lighter,hand warmers,knife, rope... be creative
branch, assorted cool rocks, a magnifying glass, slide whistle, assorted shiny objects, pieces of string, keys, couple batteries and a piece of paper with a picture of a bird drawn onto it. thats what i keep in my ski bag. its not really a ski bag though bdcause its a briefcase to start a new trend of skiing with briefcases.
slaves, avy shovel, nalgene, skis, caribiners, ice pick, gloves, hat, helmet, more slaves, a lawn gnome, my friend's sister and a partridge in a pair tree... oh did i mention more slaves?
dude you kno if u hav enough money you can retire in india and have a palace with your own slaves? im serioous true story....anyway put a shovel in their if ur skiing backcountry to protect ur back from rocks.