Equipment List

Avalanche Course


EQUIPMENT LIST – AVALANCHE CLASSES

TRIPS COVERED BY THIS LIST:

  • AIARE Level 1 & 2
  • AIARE Avalanche Rescue

A NOTE ABOUT EQUIPMENT LISTS: Nothing can ruin a trip faster than having the wrong gear for the conditions at hand.  All our programs are subject to rapid and severe changes in the weather.  Select garments that are warm, lightweight, and durable.  Generally speaking, the best arrangement is to think in terms of layers – a system that dries quickly, allows flexibility and resists wind, water and abrasion. All of us have different tolerances for heat or cold; for example, you might choose warmer gloves than specified here if you tend to get cold hands. If you have doubts about a specific garment’s appropriateness, please discuss this with your guide in advance to determine the conditions you are most likely to experience. This list is built for a trip with an unsettled weather forecast.  With a good weather forecast, some of these items may be left behind to save weight. All trips require that you bring adequate food and water. Please see our “food” equipment list for details.

CLOTHING

Head, Hands & Feet

  • Warm Hat 
  • Sun Hat 
  • Buff
  • Lightweight Gloves (for uphill; softshell)
  • Heavyweight Gloves (for downhill; waterproof and breathable)
  • Ski Socks

Upper Body Layers

  • Lightweight Base Layer Top
  • Lightweight Fleece jacket
  • Softshell Jacket with Hood
  • Puffy Jacket with Hood
  • Hardshell Jacket with Hood
  • Additional Puff Jacket (for snowmobiling)

Lower Body Layers

  • Lightweight Baselayer Bottom
  • Softshell Pants
  • Hardshell Pants (worn over softshell pants for snowmobiling)

ACCESORIES

  • Backpack (30-40 Liters, designed for skiing). We recommend airbag packs.
  • Sunglasses

ACCESSORIES continued…

  • Goggles
  • Sunscreen and spf lip balm
  • Cloth Mask
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Water & Food (we strongly recommend not using drink hoses during winter trips)
  • Headlamp
  • Blister Kit
  • Ski Helmet – Optional & recommended

SKI / RIDE 

  • Skis or Split Board (we recommend tech/pin bindings and skis > 105mm waist width for winter conditions)
  • Climbing Skins (sized and cut for your skis or board)
  • Ski or Snowboard Boots
  • Ski Poles (collapsible for split boarders)
  • Ski Strap (rubber voile style)

AVALANCHE SAFETY (these may be rented from NCMG)

  • Transceiver (3 antenna, less than 5 years old)
  • Shovel (metal blade required)
  • Probe (240cm or longer)

 

CLASSROOM

  • Pen, Pencil, Notebook
  • Coffee Mug (we provide tea & coffee)
  • Comfortable clothing (for classroom based lectures)

 
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