Backcountry Skiing

<div> </div><div>This gear list is for backcountry ski courses and guided trips.<br><br></div><div>These programs include: Intro to Backcountry, Decision Making for Avalanche Terrain, Avalanche Rescue, and Mt. Hood Ski Tours<br><br>Ski Mountaineering Programs require additional gear that can be found on the Ski Mountaineering Program list.</div><div>_____________________________________________________________________________</div><div>Trillium Alpine Guides proudly partners 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!</div><div>_____________________________________________________________________________</div><div><strong>Rescue Gear: </strong>These items can be rented from Mountain Shop.</div><ul><li><strong><em>Avalanche Transceiver</em></strong><em> – Make sure it has fresh batteries!</em></li><li><strong><em>Avalanche Shovel</em></strong></li><li><strong><em>Avalanche Probe</em></strong><em> – 240cm in length.</em></li><li><strong><em>Backcountry Ski Pack</em></strong><em> - with ski/board carry options and a dedicated compartment for avalanche rescue gear.</em></li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Ski Gear:</strong> These items can be rented from Mountain Shop. <strong> </strong></div><ul><li><strong><em>Skis or Splitboard with Touring Bindings</em></strong></li><li><strong><em>Touring Ski or Snowboard Boots</em></strong></li><li><strong><em>Ski Poles</em></strong><em> – (</em><a href="https://folkrm.com/collections/ski-poles/products/pahto-ski-poles"><em>Folkrm Pahto Poles</em></a><em>)</em></li><li><strong><em>Climbing Skins - </em></strong><em>Make sure they have been cut to fit your skis or splitboard.</em></li><li><strong><em>Ski Helmet</em></strong></li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Clothing:</strong></div><ul><li><strong><em>Underwear – </em></strong><em>Wool or synthetic.</em></li><li><strong><em>Socks –</em></strong><em> Wool or synthetic.</em></li><li><strong><em>Long Underwear – </em></strong><em>Light to medium weight bottoms.</em></li><li><strong><em>Sun Shirt with Hood – </em></strong><em>Synthetic, quick-drying.</em></li><li><strong><em>Midlayer Insulated Top -</em></strong><em> Lightweight fleece or synthetic insulation.</em></li><li><em> </em><strong><em>Softshell Jacket - </em></strong><em>Synthetic, lightweight and weather-resistant jacket</em></li><li><em> </em><strong><em>Waterproof Hardshell Jacket – </em></strong><em>Non-insulated, breathable, and waterproof jacket with a helmet-compatible hood.</em></li><li><strong><em>Waterproof Hardshell Pants – </em></strong><em>Non-insulated, breathable, and waterproof pants with a full-length side-zipper for putting on over boots in a storm.</em></li><li><strong><em>Insulated Parka –</em></strong><em> Required for overnight programs.</em></li><li><em> </em><strong><em>Light-weight Gloves –</em></strong><em>Lightweight liner or softshell gloves for approaches and warmer conditions. (Aniiu Ossa XT)</em></li><li><strong><em>Medium-weight Gloves – </em></strong><em>Lightly insulated and weatherproof. (Aniiu Viinson Light)</em></li><li><strong><em>Heavy-weight Gloves/Mittens- </em></strong><em>Insulated and waterproof. (Aniiu Viinson Glove)</em></li><li><em> </em><strong><em>Sun Glasses – </em></strong><em>Should be high-quality and dark.</em></li><li><em> </em><strong><em>Ski Goggles - </em></strong><em>Bring whatever you use at the resort!</em></li><li><strong><em>Warm Hat – </em></strong><em>Wool or synthetic, and snug enough to wear under a helmet. </em></li><li><strong><em>Buff – </em></strong><em>Protect your face, ears, and neck from the wind, cold and sun.</em></li><li><strong><em>Sun Hat – </em></strong><em>Baseball cap or packable sun hat.</em></li></ul><div> </div>