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) 

