INDIVIDUAL GEAR
- Skis and Touring Bindings
- Climbing Skins
- Ski Poles
- For Snowboarders: Split Board with climbing skins or Snowboard with snowshoes
- Ski Poles (Snowboarders need poles for uphill travel, therefore collapsible poles are mandatory)
- (Note: For AST2, all snowboarders must have Split Boards, no snowshoes)
- Avalanche Transceiver
- Probe
- Shovel
- Layered Ski/Snowboard Clothing (no Cotton!)
- Tuque and/or Helmet
- 2 pair gloves/mitts
- Goggles & sunglasses
- Headlamp with fresh batteries
- Personal snacks & lunch (Fat better than Sugar for staying warm)
- Water (with optional insulation, start with warm/hot)
- (Optional packages of Hand & Toe Warmers)
- Backpack to carry above items
GROUP GEAR (For AST1/2, instructor will provide. For Lodge-based AST2+ students, bring if you have items.)
- 1st Aid Kit
- Repair Kit (Bailing Wire, Zip Ties, Duct Tape, Tools, Spare Pole Basket)
- Navigation (Maps, Compass, GPS)
- Avalanche Science (Inclinometer, Snow Saw, Crystal Screen, Loop, Thermometer, Cord)
- Rescue (Rescue Toboggan or Bivy Sack or Space Blanket, Rope)
Need to rent something? Visit Red Mountain or Big Red Cats – they’ll help set you up with everything you need.