Gear List
If you need any of the following for your course, gear can be rented from Local Supply Co in Smithers, BC.
Touring
Gear
This could be:
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Skis with touring bindings, skins, poles, and compatible touring boots
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Splitboard with touring bindings, skins, poles, and compatible boots
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Snowboard with snowshoes and poles
Backpack
You will need a backpack that fits inside your avalanche rescue gear, food, water, and extra layers.
Transceiver
Avalanche Rescue Gear
Avalanche transceiver must have 3-antennas and be in good working condition.
Shovel
Avalanche Rescue Gear
A metal shovel that can breakdown or collapse to fit inside your backpack.
Probe
Avalanche Rescue Gear
A collapsable probe, preferably 3m or longer.
Food + Water
Bring plenty of snacks and lunch to eat at our field site, along with water or a thermos to bring a hot beverage.
Extra Layers
Bring an spare warm jacket for layering with your regular ski kit to stay warm while we are out learning. You may like a spare pair of gloves, one light pair and one heavier pair, and a toque.
Helmet
Recommended
A hemet is recommended for our ski down at the end of the day.