What to Bring

(A Gear List is sent out prior to the course)

Avalanche Rescue Gear:

Metal Shovel
Avalanche Transceiver
Collapsible Probe with markings).
Avalanche Airbag Backpack (we highly reccomend using an airbag)
Appropriate backcountry ski gear (AT skis, Tele skis, Splitboard).
Ski poles and skins
Good backcountry pack that fits gear well
Map of area if you have it.
Compass
Cell Phone
Headlamp with extra batteries
Small functional First Aid Kit ( wound management / tape, etc.) – at least 2 kits in group
Multi-purpose small Leatherman Tool or similar
Repair kit (pertinent to your mode of travel)
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Wool or synthetic long underwear
Appropriate ski touring jacket & pants (lightweight gortex shells with leg and arm vents are ideal)
Extra warm down/synthetic fill jacket for keeping warm when doing snow pits
Cap
Ski hat
Mid layer top
Extra set gloves (use lighter ones for uphill)
Pencil and pen
Note pad
Laptop
Coffee mug/travel mug (we are trying to reduce waste)
Food/water/thermos for field days (please bring a packed lunch for each day). 3-5 hours in the field each day.

**Optional: Locking Carabiner, bit of extra webbing/sling, duck tape, zip ties, space blanket etc can be useful items to carry.

**Please make sure you have tried any new gear out before the course to ensure it is in good working order.