Suggested Gear….
Personal Equipment:
 Clothing for activities and standing in cold/snowy weather (no cotton)
long underwear
insulating layers
outer layer (wind/waterproof)
warm gloves, mitts, headband, and hat
Goggles and sunglasses
Small personal first aid kit (sunscreen/lip-balm, moleskin, band-aids, medication, etc.)
Water Bottle
Pack
Skiing Equipment:
Boots (touring boots recommended)
Skis with touring bindings and skins (please adjust bindings to boots and skins to skis before the course). Randonee or free-heel gear is okay.
Poles
OR
Snowboarding Equipment:
Split Board with touring bindings and skins (please adjust bindings to boots and skins to board before the course) For students arriving at the course with snowboarding equipment, split boards are recommended, as compared to travelling with snowshoes.
Boots
Collapsible poles
OR
Snowboard (with means of attachment to pack—please have a system worked out before you come on the course).
Boots
Collapsible poles
OR
Snowshoes:
Snowshoes (adjusted to boots, please test thoroughly before the course) Snowshoes are not recommended for courses where deep new snow conditions or steep terrain will likely be experienced. Please contact the course provider.
Rescue Equipment:
Pack (large enough for all equipment on day ski-tours)
Avalanche probe
Collapsible shovel
Avalanche transceiver (457 kHz frequency only. Digital or analogue)
Cell phone or two-way radio (OPTIONAL)
Other Equipment:
Lift pass or discount card for local ski areas if applicable
For Level 2 and Level 3 Courses bring: (optional for Level 1 courses)
Snow saw or folding pruning saw (approx. 40cm blade).
Snow thermometer (graduated in degrees Celsius).
Crystal Card
Magnifier (8x or 10x RECOMMENDED).
Folding rule (graduated in centimeters required. 2 meter length).
Compass (Optional, compass with inclinometer or bring separate inclinometer RECOMMENDED)
Altimeter (Optional)
Field notebook (AIARE Field Notebook supplied )
Pencil and spare
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