Gear List
Equipment
Alpine touring skis* or snowboard (split-board
preferred) or telemark skis* (with bindings)
Alpine or randonée ski boots or stiff-soled,
over-the-ankle telemark boots (plastic or leather)
Ski poles (no bamboo; adjustables are
nice but not necessary)
Backpack (3-4,000 cubic inches)
Clothing & Accessories
Warm ski hat and baseball cap or other
sun hat
Warm ski gloves and lighter gloves for
hiking
Sunglasses and goggles
Synthetic long underwear top and bottom - wear one set and bring an extra set
Fleece sweater or jacket
Vest of some kind for hiking
Storm Jacket (Goretex, waterproof)
Down jacket
Windpants or ski pants
Cotton shirt and sweat pants or similar
for apres-ski comfort
Clean pair of socks for each day
Water bottle or Camelbak
(with winter kit to prevent freezing)
Headlamp or flashlight
Toiletries (keep small and light): Sunscreen and lip balm, toothbrush and paste, comb/brush, baby wipes
Earplugs
Camera (optional)
Camp booties for apres ski (down booties with tread are preferable)
Unguided parties need to supply their own:
Sleeping bag
Food and drink (we supply plenty of snow
to melt for water!)
First aid kit
Repair kit for bindings and other equipment
Emergency kit (in case of bivouac or
evac)
Map and compass, altimeter, GPS
* Can be rented locally and we can make those arrangements for you.
Remember,
THINK LIGHT. Even if you hire a porter, every
pound counts!
Local Outdoor Equipment Shops
These local shops are familiar
with our operation and can help outfit you:
Wilson Backcountry Sports, Wilson - www.jak-biz.com/wilsonsports 307-733-5228
Teton Mountaineering, Jackson - www.tetonmountaineering.com 307-733-3595
Skinny Skis, Jackson - www.skinnyskis.com 307-733-6094
Online Outdoor Equipment Outlets
Arcteryx - www.arcteryx.com
Ortovox - www.ortovox.com
Patagonia - www.patagonia.com
The North Face - www.thenorthface.com
Garmont USA - www.garmontusa.com
Life Link - www.life-link.com
BC Access - www.bcaccess.com
REI - www.rei.com
Cheap Skis - www.cheapskis.com
Telemark Ski - www.telemarkski.com
Telemark Down - www.telemarkdown.com
Mountain Gear - www.mgear.com
Backcountry Store - www.backcountrystore.com
K2 Telemark - www.k2skis.com/skis/telemark
Off Piste Backcountry Catalog - www.offpiste.com