This is a list of the essentials you should bring on your 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)

Snowshoes

Snowshoes

Snowshoes

Trekking Poles

Trekking Poles

G3 Pivot Poles

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

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

Overnight Pack: 45 - 65L

Overnight Pack: 45 - 65L

Osprey Kestrel

Lunch

Lunch

PB+J

Water Bottle / Thermos

Water Bottle / Thermos

GSI Microlite 500 Twist

Rite-in-the-Rain

Rite-in-the-Rain

Rite in the Rain

Shared Gear

Satellite Communications Device (optional)

Satellite Communications Device (optional)

Zoleo

Chemical Hand Warmers (Optional)

Chemical Hand Warmers (Optional)

Hot Shots

Multitool (Optional)

Multitool (Optional)

Leatherman Skeletool

Lighter

Lighter

Bic Mini

Overnight Gear