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
Trekking Poles
G3 Pivot Poles
320cm Probe
Mammut 320cm Speedlock Probe
Avalanche Shovel
Mammut Alugator Pro Light Hoe
3 Antenna Digital Transceiver
Mammut Barryvox
Headlamp
Petzl Tikka Core 450
Extra Batteries
AAA Alkaline Batteries
Personal Repair Kit
DIY Repair Kit
2 X Ski Straps
Evo Ski Strap
Clothing
Waterproof Breathable Jacket. Gore-Tex or Similar
Arc'Teryx Sabre Jacket
Waterproof Breathable Pants. Gore-Tex or Similar
Arc'Teryx Sabre Pant
Top Baselayer. Merino or Poly blend
Arc'Teryx Rho LT Crew
Bottom Baselayer. Merino or Poly Blend
Arc'Teryx Rho Hybrid 3/4 Bottom
Softshell
Arc'Teryx Gamma LT
Puffy Jacket / Mid-Layer
Arc'Teryx Sabre Insulated Midlayer
Goggles
Anon Sync
24-40 L Backpack
Ortovox Haute Route
Sunglasses
Julbo Fury
Toque / Beanie
Black Sheep Toque
Face Warmer
Black Sheep Buff
Brimmed Hat
Patagonia Duck Billed Trucker
Insulated Gloves
Oyuki Pep Gore-Tex Trigger Mitts
Light Gloves
Hestra Ergo Grip Active Terry Wool
Socks. Merino or Merino / Poly blend
Lé Bent Xavier De la Rue
Gaiters
MEC Kokanee Gaiters
Personal Equipment
Overnight Pack: 45 - 65L
Osprey Kestrel
Sunscreen
Sun Bum 30 SPF
Lip Balm
Carmex 15 SPF
Lunch
PB+J
Water Bottle / Thermos
GSI Microlite 500 Twist
Rite-in-the-Rain
Rite in the Rain
Shared Gear
Tarp (Shared)
Rab SilTarp (Shared)
First Aid Kit (Shared)
Adventure Medical Kits Explorer First Aid Kit
Snow Saw (Shared)
Black Diamond Snow Saw Guide
Splint (Shared)
Adventure Medical Kits C-Splint
Satellite Communications Device (optional)
Zoleo
Chemical Hand Warmers (Optional)
Hot Shots
Multitool (Optional)
Leatherman Skeletool
Lighter
Bic Mini
Overnight Gear
4 Season Tent (shareable)
MEC TGV 2-Person 4-Season Tent
Sleeping Pad
Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad
Sleeping Bag. Minimum -5 to -10
Thermarest Questar
Inflatable Pillow
Sea to Summit Aeros Pillow
Camp Bowl
Sea To Summit XBowl
Utensils
GSI Essential Long Travel Spoon
Stove
Jetboil Zip
