GEAR GUIDE
Skimo, ski touring, backcountry skiing, uphill skiing…
Call it as you wish, the sport of “skinning” up a mountain & skiing down requires special gear.
We’ve put together this guide as a starting point to help you get started.
Click the buttons below jump to each specific section, or scroll down the page.
RECOMMENDED GEAR:
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SKIS
Race: 65mm width. 165cm length for men, 155cm for women.
All-around: 80mm width. Eye-level length.
Recommended: La Sportiva, Ski Trab, Hagan.
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BOOTS
Race: Race cuff boot (one rear lever or top buckle system. (La Sportiva Stratos Hybrid, Scarpa Alien, Dynafit PDG).
All-around: Max 2 buckles and rear lever (La Sportiva Kilo, Scarpa LT/XT, Dynafit Blacklight, Atomic Backland).
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HELMET
Dual certified climbing & skiing.
Recommended: Combo helmet.
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PACK
With skis quick attachment.
Recommended: Camp Rapid Pack
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HEADLAMP
>600 lumen, rechargeable, with helmet attachment preferred.
Recommended:Blackburn Dayblazer 1000 (comes with helmet mount), Petzl Swift RL.
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SUNGLASSES
For sun & wind eye protection.
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AVALANCHE GEAR
Lightweight beacon, probe, and shovel.
Recommended: Barryvox kit
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MID-LAYER TOP & BOTTOM
Breathable and elastic for high output.
Recommended: La Sportiva Alpine Guide top & bottom.
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PUFFY DOWN JACKET
For extra warmth while warming up.
Recommended: La Sportiva Super Couloir 1000 Down
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HARDSHELL JACKET
For active precipitation snow days.
Recommended: La Sportiva Alpine Guide GTX
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GLOVES
One lightweight glove for warmer conditions, one heavyweight/mitten for colder conditions.
Recommended: La Sportiva, Camp, Ski Trab
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MISC
Headband, beanie, buff.
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