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

320cm Probe

Mammut 320cm Speedlock Probe

Avalanche Shovel

Avalanche Shovel

Mammut Alugator Pro Light Hoe

3 Antenna Digital Transceiver

3 Antenna Digital Transceiver

Mammut Barryvox

Headlamp

Headlamp

Petzl Tikka Core 450

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

Splitboard

Splitboard

KNWN Vanguard Split

Ski Touring Binding

Ski Touring Binding

Salomon S/Lab Shift MNC 13

Splitboard Bindings

Splitboard Bindings

Union Explorer Bindings

Ski Boots

Ski Boots

Dynafit Hoji Free 130

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

Helmet

Helmet

Smith Summit MIPS

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

Softshell

Softshell

Arc'Teryx Gamma LT

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

Brimmed Hat

Brimmed Hat

Patagonia Duck Billed Trucker

Insulated Gloves

Insulated Gloves

Oyuki Pep Gore-Tex Trigger Mitts

Light Gloves

Light Gloves

Hestra Ergo Grip Active Terry Wool

Socks. Merino or Merino / Poly blend

Socks. Merino or Merino / Poly blend

Lé Bent Xavier De la Rue

Personal Equipment

Sunscreen

Sunscreen

Sun Bum 30 SPF

Lip Balm

Lip Balm

Carmex 15 SPF

Waterproof Notebook

Waterproof Notebook

Rite-in-the-Rain

Lunch

Lunch

PB+J

Water Bottle / Thermos

Water Bottle / Thermos

GSI Microlite 500 Twist

Level 3 Gear for Hut Trip

Overnight Pack: 45 - 65L

Overnight Pack: 45 - 65L

Osprey Kestrel

Sleeping Bag. Minimum -5 to -10

Sleeping Bag. Minimum -5 to -10

Thermarest Questar

Inflatable Pillow

Inflatable Pillow

Sea to Summit Aeros Pillow

Level 2 and 3 Equipment (Can be rented from WAS for $150)

Ice Axe: 50-70cm Shaft

Ice Axe: 50-70cm Shaft

Camp Corsa Ice Axe

Ski Touring Harness

Ski Touring Harness

Petzl Tour Harness

3 X D or Pear Shaped Locking Carabiner: 3

3 X D or Pear Shaped Locking Carabiner: 3

Petzl Attache Screw Gate

1 Tri-Lock or 2 Locking Carabiners

1 Tri-Lock or 2 Locking Carabiners

Grivel Clepsydra L

3 X Non-Locking Carabiner

3 X Non-Locking Carabiner

Camp Photon Wire Carabiner

Belay Device: Petzl Reverso or Black Diamond Guide

Belay Device: Petzl Reverso or Black Diamond Guide

Petzl Reverso Belay Device

120cm Sewn Sling

120cm Sewn Sling

Black Diamond Dynex Runner

1.5m 6mm cord / prussik

1.5m 6mm cord / prussik

6mm Prusik

5 meters 6mm cord / prussik

5 meters 6mm cord / prussik

6mm Prusik

Optional / Shared Gear

Tarp (Shared)

Tarp (Shared)

Rab SilTarp (Shared)

First Aid Kit (Shared)

First Aid Kit (Shared)

Adventure Medical Kits Explorer First Aid Kit

Snow Saw (Shared)

Snow Saw (Shared)

Black Diamond Snow Saw Guide

Splint (Shared)

Splint (Shared)

Adventure Medical Kits C-Splint

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