THE WINTER GEAR LIST

  • 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 helmet)
    • 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
    • Cords for charging devices. Each room has an outlet for daytime charging.
    • CPAP machines: if you require a CPAP machine, be sure it is battery operated.
    • 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.

  • TALUS PROVIDES

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

  • 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.

  • 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.  The maximum baggage weight does not include ski/split board, poles, ski helmut and ski boots.
    • One set of equipment allowed per person.
    • Should excess baggage result in an unscheduled additional flight, the cost is the responsibility of the client. 

PREPARE LIKE A PRO FOR THE HELICOPTER

What to wear on the helicopter to Talus Lodge

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

No wheelie bags allowed at Talus Lodge

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

All items inside your bag. No dingle dongles.

No dingle dongels hanging off your pack.

Liquids should be transferred to a plastic container.

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.