THE WINTER GEAR LIST

BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE

  • One day pack no more than 35 litres.
  • One duffel no more than 30 L. Maximum duffel size is 20cm x 31cm x 50cm.
  • Maximum baggage weight per guest
    • must not exceed 17 KG or 37 lbs.
    • does not include ski/split board and poles.
    • does not include the ski helmut and ski boots which you will be wearing on the helicopter.
  • One set of equipment allowed per person.
  • Should excess baggage result in an unscheduled additional flight, the cost is the responsibility of the group.

SKI GEAR

  • Backcountry alpine touring skis, split snowboard or telemark skis
  • Poles
  • Backcountry alpine touring ski boots or snowboard boots
  • Climbing skins
  • Collapsible avalanche shovel
  • Collapsible avalanche probe
  • Digital avalanche transceiver (smartphone with search app not acceptable)
  • Duct tape, pocket knife/leatherman, ski wax and scraper.
  • Daypack (35 -40 litre)
  • Water bottle
  • Goggles and sunglasses
  • Sunscreen and lip protection
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Helmet (optional but there is no good reason to not wear a helmut)
  • Tea thermos (optional)

SKI CLOTHING

  • Base layer top
  • Base layer bottoms (long underwear/tights)
  • Ski pants
  • Waterproof and breathable jacket
  • Soft shell jacket
  • Thin wind shirt or jacket
  • Fleece jacket
  • Down or insulated jacket
  • Ski socks
  • Warm hat
  • Baseball cap with neck coverage
  • Gloves/mitts
  • Thin touring gloves
  • Scarf/neckwarmer/Buff
  • Blister and foot care kit

LODGE AND PERSONAL ITEMS

  • Comfortable lodge clothing
  • Slippers or indoor lodge shoes
  • Personal toiletries
  • Face mask
  • Camera and battery charger
  • Extra batteries
  • Headlamp
  • Lunch bag/container
  • A good read
  • Due to space restrictions on the helicopter, please do not bring personal beer and wine. Feel free to bring your own spirits but please transfer to a plastic container for the helicopter flight.

PROVIDED

  • All meals are provided including lunch on your arrival day.
  • Wine and beer is available for purchase at the lodge. Payment can be made credit card on your booking file or cash.
  • Outdoor boots in a range of sizes
  • Rocky Mountain Soap Company products (Shampoo, Conditioner and Body wash)
  • Sheets, down duvets and towels
  • Two guitars, ukulele and song books
  • Foam roller and massage hook
  • Toboggans

LEAVE AT HOME

  • Personal wine and beer due to weight and space restrictions on the helicopter.
  • Drones/UAV’s.
  • Hair dryers
  • Ski and snow board bags

GEAR RENTALS

We recommend arranging for a demo set up from Ski Uphill or renting from Gear Up.  Be sure to book in advance.

PREPARE LIKE A PRO FOR THE HELICOPTER

Wear ski boots, helmet and ski clothing on board.  Carry your prescriptions on your person.

No wheelies and hard sided suitcases. We love small duffels and day packs.
Let the helicopter loader know if you have an avalanche pack.

No dingle dongels hanging off your pack.

Wine and beer is available for purchase at the lodge. Should you want to bring libations (other than wine and beer), please transfer to a plastic container.