Gear List

Socks: Wool or Synthetic

Base Layer Top and Bottom: Long-sleeve wool or synthetic top will be used as your base layer.

Light Insulating Layer/Soft Shell Top: A fleece or other insulation layer.

Warm Hat: Wool or synthetic. It should be warm and thin enough to fit underneath a helmet.

Buff/Neck Gaiter: Buff makes the best option.

Ball Hat/Sun Hat: Optional. A lightweight ball cap or sun hat. 

Lightweight glove: One pair of fleece gloves. 

Medium Weight Glove: Wind/water resistant insulated mountain gloves.

Heavy Insulated Mitten: Wind/water resistant, insulated mittens for protection against wind, snow and cold. These also serve as emergency back-ups.

Hard Shell Jacket with Hood: Wind/rain Proof. Gore-Tex recommended.

Insulated Parka: This item becomes of highest importance when we are faced with poor weather. This should be an expeditionary-type heavy parka that extends well below the waist and above the knees. Goose down is recommended versus synthetic fill. It does not have to be waterproof, but that is a nice feature. The parka is worn primarily at rest breaks on summit day and as an emergency garment if needed. When sizing a parka, allow for several layers to be worn underneath; buy it large. The parka must have an insulated hood. 

Skiing Pants: Synthetic skiing pants offer a wide range of versatility. You can wear them alone on hot days, or in combination with the base layer on cold days. The thickness (insulation quality) should be based on how well you do in the cold. 

Pack with Waist Strap: A 20-30L pack is the recommended size for one day tours. All packs must have a waist strap. A backpack will not suffice.

Helmet: A skiing / snowboarding helmet.

Sun Glasses: A pair of dark-lensed sunglasses with side shields or full wrap-type sunglasses.

Goggles: Goggles designed for skiing.

Touring Ski Boots:  Designed for alpine touring and backcountry skiing. Allow for easy walking and click in for downhill travel (disregard if split-boarding).

Poles: Adjustable poles are reccomended.

Ski Skins / Split-board Skins: Cut and sized for your skis / split-board.

Sunscreen: For sun protection.

Water: One liter is recommended.

Snack: We encourage you to bring snacks.

If you don't have proper clothing gear reach out beforehand as we often have extra gear we can bring.