Earn-your-turns gear for a day in the backcountry — and the avalanche safety kit that makes it survivable. Touring skis with skins, light AT boots, beacon / shovel / probe (take an AIARE 1 before you use them), a touring pack, and layers that handle the climb up and the ski down.
Plans
Choose a plan that fits your needs and budget
Item List
10Touring Gear
2 items
Avalanche Safety
3 itemsApparel
2 itemsPack & Head
3 items
Plan Totals$2,640
Touring Gear
2Avalanche Safety
3Pack & Head
3Total$2,640
FAQ
Common questions about this kit
Can I tour with resort gear?
You can, and you will hate it. Heavy boots and frame bindings turn the climb into a march. Real touring gear (light boots, pin bindings) is transformative.
Beacon / shovel / probe — required?
Non-negotiable, and so is knowing how to use them. Take an avalanche course (AIARE 1 or equivalent) before your first tour. Gear without training is false confidence.
Skins — how do they work?
They grip on the way up (so you do not slide back) and you peel them off to ski down. Practice transitions in a park before a real tour.
What pack size?
25-30L holds your avy kit, a layer, water, skins, and snacks. Bigger for multi-day. Make sure it carries skis diagonally and has a dedicated avy-tool pocket.
User Reviews
5.0 / 5.0
Earn-your-turns neighbor. The 25 to 30 L pack sizing matches what I tell hikers too.