Winter Backcountry Ski & Splitboard Gear
January through March
Ski tours, Mountain Descents, Avalanche and Rescue Courses
We proudly partner with Arc’teryx Portland because they share our commitment to high-quality products that ensure your safety and happiness in the mountains. We entrust our lives to the gear made by Arc’teryx, and you can too!
Rescue Gear: Avalanche rescue gear can be rented from the Mountain Shop in Portland
Avalanche Transceiver – Make sure it has fresh batteries! (Mammut Barryvox)
Avalanche Shovel – (Mammut Alugator Ride)
Avalanche Probe – (Mammut Probe)
Backcountry Ski Pack - with ski/board carry options and a dedicated tools compartment (Blue Ice Yagi 35)
Ski Gear: Backcountry ski and splitboard gear can be rented from the Mountain Shop in Portland
Skis or Splitboard with Touring Bindings – (Dynafit Radical 97)
Touring Ski or Snowboard Boots – (Dynafit Radical Pro Boot)
Ski or Splitboard Poles – (Folkrm Pahto Poles, Folkrm Kulshan Folding Poles)
Climbing Skins – (Pomoca Tour Pro Skins)
Ski Helmet – (Dynafit TLT Helmet)
Clothing:
Underwear – Wool or synthetic
Socks – wool or synthetic (Merino Wool Mid Sock, Synthetic Mid Grotto Sock)
Long Underwear – Light to medium weight bottoms (Rho LT Bottoms Men’s, Satoro SL Merino Wool Bottoms Women’s)
Sun Shirt with Hood – Synthetic, quick-drying (Cormac Hoody Men’s, Taema Hoody Women’s)
Midlayer Insulated Top - Lightweight fleece or synthetic insulation (Proton Hoody Men’s, Proton Hoody Women’s)
Waterproof Hardshell Jacket – Non-insulated, breathable, and waterproof jacket with a helmet-compatible hood. (Alpha Jacket Men’s, Alpha Jacket Women’s)
Waterproof Hardshell Pants – Non-insulated, breathable, and waterproof pants with a full-length side-zipper for putting on over boots in a storm. (Alpha Pant Men’s, Beta Pant Women’s)
Insulated Parka – Required for overnight programs. (Alpha Parka Men’s)
Light-weight Gloves – Lightweight liner or softshell gloves for approaches and warmer conditions. (Rho Glove)
Heavy-weight Gloves/Mittens- Insulated and waterproof.
Warm Hat – Wool or synthetic, and snug enough to wear under a helmet. (Bird Head Toque)
Buff – Protect your face, ears, and neck from the wind, cold and sun. (Lightweight Neck Gaitor)
Sun Hat – Baseball cap or packable sun hat. (Gamma 5 Panel Hat)