Gear List

You are encouraged to use your own modern three antenna transceiver, metal shovel and 240+cm probe. We can provide basic avalanche safety equipment (Mammut Element Transceiver, shovel, and probe) if required, but please let us know ahead of time if you require these items.

Here’s what we recommend that you have in your pack. If we’re perfectly honest- Having no more & no less would be ideal!

Equipment

• Touring Skis (102-120mm underfoot width) or Splitboard and full coverage skins. 108 mm being about the sweet spot for our snow climate- Mike recommends the WNDR Alpine Intention) Use the code FF20-MIKEB for 20% off anything
• Poles (adjustable or fixed length with larger powder baskets)
• Ski strap (voile style are the most useful for repair and bundling for heli)
• Backpack (25 - 40L- airbag packs are encouraged, but not mandatory)
• Helmet (tree skiing some portion of every single day)
• 2-3 pairs of gloves (at least one light for up and one heavier pair for downhill)
• Warm hat
• Baseball cap (for up)
• Goggles (for down)
• Sunglasses (for up)
• Additional insulating layers (for breaks and/or emergencies) see below.
• Water (1 - 2L) hose/bladder not recommended
• Additional snacks (bars, gels, gummies etc.)
• Headlamp (simple and lightweight)

Other Items

• Repair items specific to your setup (we’re looking at you, splitboarders)
• Small thermos bottle with your favourite hot drink

Clothing

Light & breathable on the uphill / warm & dry on the downhill

Temperature is regulated by moving/stopping and layering. We tour everyday and choose a layered approach for average (~-6°C) temperatures. Using the gear you have is the best way to reduce apparel waste, but if you need to buy new, we're liking the way patagonia's line works for touring and their commitment to recycled materials.

Bottom

1. Light-medium weight ski socks
2. Very light baselayer 
3. Shell pant (a light and ventable pant is ideal)

Top

1. Very light base layer (long or short sleeved)
2. Breathable midlayer (we like a hood)
3. Extra Warm insulating layer 
4. Shell Jacket (or insulated shell)

Overnight Gear (for trips to the backcountry hut)

• Medications and/or overnight essentials (bring one extra day’s worth)
• Duffel bag or other soft sided luggage (45L Max)
• Pillow case
• Sleeping bag liner or sheet (hut is equipped with down sleeping bags for each guest).
• Two days simple breakfasts and lunch/snack items
• Preferred hot drinks (ground coffee for an aeropress or moka pot at the hut)
• Book and/or headphones
• 1 pack of alcohol based wipes  
• Hand sanitizer
• Snow boots (optional)
• Booties or slippers for inside tent or cabin
• Clean Base Layers and cotton layers Extra-long underwear and socks. (1-2 sets are used for skiing, the other (dry set) for camp time.
• Battery pack. For recharging devices. (note that there is no cell service at our cabin location, but it can be found at ridgetop)
• You may bring alcohol, but anything left must be top shelf
• Camp Headlamp