Gear list

Mandatory

Touring skis (pin bindings recommended) or Splitboard (don't forget bindings)

Boots (with walk mode)

Skins (fitted to skis or board)

Poles

Backpack (25-40L), (Avy pocket and external helmet / ski carry functions recommended) 

Transceiver (modern, 3 antenna unit with >50% battery life) 

Probe (280+ cm)

Shovel (metal blade required) 

Shell style jacket

Insulated jacket

Shell style pants (hard or soft)

Lunch (variety of snacks works well, include some sugars)

Water bottle / thermos (1-1.5 L, no CamelBak style hoses) 

Goggles & Sunglasses 

2 pairs of warm gloves (in case one gets wet)

Highly Recommended 

Helmet (recommended) 

Toque/Beanie

Buff

Ball cap

1 pair of thin gloves

Sunscreen 

Lip balm (with SPF) 

1-2 ski straps 

Headlamp (check batteries)

Personal first aid kit (keep it small, consider personal medications, blisters, etc.)

Extra transceiver / head lamp batteries 

Personal repair kit (consider screws/parts specific to your own boots/bindings)

Small scraper 

AST Courses 

-Snow Saw

-Loop

-Crystal Screen

-Rutschblock Cord (start with 4-5m of 3mm cord and tie overhand knots every 15-30cm)

Big Bend Backcountry will  reach out directly if there is any anticipated need for additional mountaineering gear such as harnesses, ice axes, or crampons. Most trips do not require this type of equipment. 

If you're travelling without your personal touring skis or avalanche gear we suggest reaching out to our Powder Rentals Revelstoke who supply good quality touring equipment. Find our more about rental gear in the link below