This is a list of the essentials you should bring on your AST-1 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)
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
Snow Gear
Skis. Minimum 100 underfoot.
Zag Slap 104
Splitboard
KNWN Vanguard Split
Ski Touring Binding
Salomon S/Lab Shift MNC 13
Splitboard Bindings
Union Explorer Bindings
Ski Boots
Dynafit Hoji Free 130
Splitboard Boots
Thirtytwo TM-Two Jones
Ski Touring Skins
Pomoca Free Pro 2.0
Splitboarding Skins
Karakoram Ranger Skins
Adjustable Poles
G3 Via
Helmet
Smith Summit MIPS
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
Personal Equipment
Sunscreen
Sun Bum 30 SPF
Lip Balm
Carmex 15 SPF
Waterproof Notebook
Rite-in-the-Rain
Lunch
PB+J
Water Bottle / Thermos
GSI Microlite 500 Twist
Level 3 Gear for Hut Trip
Overnight Pack: 45 - 65L
Osprey Kestrel
Sleeping Bag. Minimum -5 to -10
Thermarest Questar
Inflatable Pillow
Sea to Summit Aeros Pillow
Level 2 and 3 Equipment (Can be rented from WAS for $150)
Ice Axe: 50-70cm Shaft
Camp Corsa Ice Axe
Ski Touring Harness
Petzl Tour Harness
3 X D or Pear Shaped Locking Carabiner: 3
Petzl Attache Screw Gate
1 Tri-Lock or 2 Locking Carabiners
Grivel Clepsydra L
3 X Non-Locking Carabiner
Camp Photon Wire Carabiner
Belay Device: Petzl Reverso or Black Diamond Guide
Petzl Reverso Belay Device
120cm Sewn Sling
Black Diamond Dynex Runner
1.5m 6mm cord / prussik
6mm Prusik
5 meters 6mm cord / prussik
6mm Prusik
Optional / 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
