This is a list of the essentials you should bring on your AST-2 or Advanced Avalanche Training course. The gear listed within is our current favourite piece in each individual category and is by no means the definitive choice. Feel free to reach out if you have questions about alternatives. All items are linked to online stores and partners where we shop ourselves.  We work with some amazing partners. When possible and appropriate, we like to send our guests their way to keep the good vibes going, and to do that we use affiliate links.

Safety Equipment (Avalanche Safety Gear Available for Rent at evo.com)

3 Antenna Digital Transceiver

3 Antenna Digital Transceiver

Mammut Barryvox

Extra Batteries

Extra Batteries

AAA Alkaline Batteries

Personal Repair Kit

Personal Repair Kit

DIY Repair Kit

2 X Ski Straps

2 X Ski Straps

Evo Ski Strap

Snow Gear

Skis. Minimum 100 underfoot.

Skis. Minimum 100 underfoot.

Zag Slap 104

Ski Touring Binding

Ski Touring Binding

Salomon S/Lab Shift MNC 13

Splitboard Bindings

Splitboard Bindings

Union Explorer Bindings

Splitboard Boots

Splitboard Boots

Thirtytwo TM-Two Jones

Ski Touring Skins

Ski Touring Skins

Pomoca Free Pro 2.0

Splitboarding Skins

Splitboarding Skins

Karakoram Ranger Skins

Adjustable Poles

Adjustable Poles

G3 Via

Clothing

Waterproof Breathable Jacket. Gore-Tex or Similar

Waterproof Breathable Jacket. Gore-Tex or Similar

Arc'Teryx Sabre Jacket

Waterproof Breathable Pants. Gore-Tex or Similar

Waterproof Breathable Pants. Gore-Tex or Similar

Arc'Teryx Sabre Pant

Top Baselayer. Merino or Poly blend

Top Baselayer. Merino or Poly blend

Arc'Teryx Rho LT Crew

Bottom Baselayer. Merino or Poly Blend

Bottom Baselayer. Merino or Poly Blend

Arc'Teryx Rho Hybrid 3/4 Bottom

Puffy Jacket / Mid-Layer

Puffy Jacket / Mid-Layer

Arc'Teryx Sabre Insulated Midlayer

Goggles

Goggles

Anon Sync

24-40 L Backpack

24-40 L Backpack

Ortovox Haute Route

Sunglasses

Sunglasses

Julbo Fury

Toque / Beanie

Toque / Beanie

Black Sheep Toque

Face Warmer

Face Warmer

Black Sheep Buff

Socks. Merino or Merino / Poly blend

Socks. Merino or Merino / Poly blend

Lé Bent Xavier De la Rue

Personal Equipment

Waterproof Notebook

Waterproof Notebook

Rite-in-the-Rain

Lunch

Lunch

PB+J

Water Bottle / Thermos

Water Bottle / Thermos

GSI Microlite 500 Twist