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Backcountry Skiing Gear List

  • Ski or snowboard boots

  • Alpine touring or telemark skis or split-snowboard with skins

  • Ski Poles with powder baskets

  • Beacon 

  • Shovel

  • Probe

  • Backpack (20-45 liters)

  • Top and bottom base layer

  • Puffy overcoat, and/or other insulation layer (fleece, synthetic, or down)

  • Waterproof/windproof outer shell jacket

  • Snow pants

  • Ski socks

  • Waterproof snow gloves 

  • Warm hat and baseball cap

  • Helmet (recommended)

  • Sunglasses and goggles

  • Sunscreen

  • 1 or 2 liters of water (water bladders not recommended for cold days)

  • Sack lunch and quick energy snacks

Let us know during the booking process what your gear needs will look like and we will help make sure you have everything before your booked day.

 

We recommend that you reserve any gear that you need to rent through the USU OP Rental Shop in Logan (://www.usu.edu/campusrec/outdoor/op-shop) They have limited availability on the weekends, so reserve early! The prices are very affordable. 

 

We may also be able to provide you with some items.

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