INDIVIDUAL GEAR
- Skis and Touring Bindings; For Snowboarders: Split Board
- Ski Poles with Powder Baskets; for snowboarders: collapsible
- Climbing Skins
- Plastic Scraper
- 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)
- Backpack to carry above items
- Avalanche inclinometer APP for phone: Android or IOS (Steve’s Badass Inclinometer – about $5)
- Navigation APP (optional for AST 1, required for AST 2). KAC has an arrangement for 20-50% off 1-year or 5-year subscription with GaiaGPS at: https://www.gaiagps.com/discounts/#_r_keith99
- (Optional packages of Hand & Toe Warmers)
GROUP GEAR (For AST1, instructor will provide. For 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)
Missing something? Gerick Sports, Powderhound, Red Mountain are some of the local businesses that sell and rent gear.