Ski Mountaineering

<div> </div><div> </div><div>This gear list is for ski mountaineering courses and guided trips. This gear is required in addition to the gear on the Backcountry Ski gear list and many of the items can be rented from <a href="https://www.mountainshop.net/">Mountain Shop</a>.<br><br>These programs include: Mt. Hood Ski Descent, Mt. Baker Ski Descent, Big Mountain Riding Course</div><div><strong><br>Automatic Crampons – </strong>These will have both metal toe and heel bails. Cord style crampons can be useful for ski mountaineering, but traditional metal bar crampons work as well.<br><br><strong>Ice Axe – </strong>45 cm long with an adze.<br><br><strong>Climbing Harness – </strong>Lightweight alpine-style with a waist belt and leg loops that can open completely.<br><br><strong>Climbing Helmet</strong><br><br><strong>Locking Carabiners</strong> – 3 HMS (pear-shaped) locking carabiners for attaching to a rope and belaying.<br><br><strong>120cm Sling</strong> – Used to create a personal anchor for rappelling.<br><br></div><div><strong>Tube-style belay device – </strong>Used for belaying and rappelling. Must be able to rappel on two strands. </div>