BACKCOUNTRY SKIING GEAR LIST
- Skis with alpine touring (AT) bindings or Splitboard; Climbing skins; AT Boots; Ski Poles
- These are available to rent from Cripple Creek Backcountry if you don’t have your own!
- Beacon/Shovel/Probe (provided if you don’t have your own)
- Ski Backpack (large enough to fit all gear INSIDE; we can provide you one if needed!)
- Layers! (Be prepared for life in the mountains - one moment you are hot as you are working hard ascending a steep slope, the next you are cold as you transition to downhill mode!)
- Ski socks
- Warm hat and/or Helmet
- Wool or Synthetic Base Layer (top + bottom)
- Mid-weight / breathable insulating layer
- Hardshell or softshell ski/snowboard pants
- Hardshell (waterproof + breathable) jacket
- Larger weight (i.e. 800 fill) ‘security’ puffy (down or synthetic)
- Gloves (two pairs are best - a lighter pair for going up, & a warmer pair)
- Sunglasses and/or Goggles
- Misc. Items
- Sunscreen and lip balm: water/sweat-proof
- Personal first-aid / repair kit
- Camera or Smartphone
- Headlamp
- Water bottle (at least 1 litre); *we do not advise Camelbacks
- Lunch/Snack food