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Mountaineering, Climbing, and Skiing
In The Canadian Rockies
Private Backcountry & Ski Mountaineering Programs
Gear &
Clothing Lists
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Day Tours
Gear & Clothing
Lists
Equipment List
You need to bring:
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Skis If
skis, either 'Alpine Touring' or Telemark. We recommend a short (160 -
185cm) wide ski designed for powder
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Or, Snowboard (split board best)
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Ski/board boots
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Ski poles
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Climbing skins
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Avalanche beacon (must be 457Khz frequency)
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Collapsible
avalanche probe.
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Daypack (large enough for spare clothes, lunch &
equipment).
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Shovel (lightweight snow
shovel).
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Sunglasses and ski goggles
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Thermos flask and/or water bottle (full!)
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Sun cream
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Pocket knife
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Harness (ski
mountaineering only)
Clothing List
We suggest layers of light, easily carried clothing that allow
for fast and easy adjustment to best suit fast changing
temperature conditions. We discourage cotton clothing as it causes rapid heat
loss when wet. Feel
free to call us if you have any questions about what to bring.
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Polypro underwear (top & bottom)
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Warm pants (pref. insulated or fleece)
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Warm shirt (not cotton)
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Medium weight
fleece sweater
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Fleece Jacket
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Light insulated jacket or vest
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Waterproof jacket with hood (Gore-Tex or nylon)
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Waterproof pants (Gore-Tex or nylon, with side zippers)
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Socks (wool outer & polypro liner), several sets.
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Wool or fleece hat
that covers your ears.
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Waterproof ski mountaineering gloves or wool mitts with waterproof overmitts.
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Gaiters,
only needed if your ski pants are not elasticized at the
ankle.
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Neck tube
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Sunhat
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Hut Trips
Equipment & Clothing
Equipment List
You need to bring:
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Skis
We recommend a short (160 - 185cm) wide ski designed for powder
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Or, Snowboard (Split board)
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Climbing skins 'Stick-on type'
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Ski Poles
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Ski/boarding boots
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Avalanche beacon
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Collapsible Avalanche Probe
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Shovel (lightweight snow shovel)
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Daypack (large enough for spare clothes, lunch &
equipment)
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Sunglasses and ski goggles
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Thermos flask and/or water bottle (full!)
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Sun block & Lip Cream
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Pocket knife
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Large
backpack
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Sleeping Bag, 3-season for Alpine Club Huts, 2-season
for others
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Small Flashlight or Headlamp with fresh batteries
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Small Blister & 1ST-Aid Kit (‘moleskin’, plasters & Tylenol
is enough)
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Camera & spare film
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Personal Toilet Items (keep to a bare minimum)
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Ear Plugs for dorm sleeping (optional)
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Insulated Booties or Hut Slippers
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Harness (ski mountaineering only)
Clothing List
We suggest layers of light, easily carried clothing that allow
for fast and easy adjustment to best suit fast changing
temperature conditions. We discourage cotton clothing as it causes rapid heat
loss when wet. Feel
free to call us if you have any questions about what to bring.
-
Polypro underwear (top & bottom)
-
Warm pants (pref. insulated or fleece)
-
Warm shirt (not cotton)
-
Medium weight
fleece sweater.
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Fleece Jacket
-
Light insulated jacket or vest
-
Waterproof jacket with hood (Gore-Tex or nylon)
-
Waterproof pants (Gore-Tex or nylon, with side zippers)
-
Socks (wool outer & polypro liner), several sets.
-
Wool or fleece hat
-
Waterproof ski mountaineering gloves or wool mitts with waterproof overmitts.
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Gaiters,
only needed if your ski pants are not elasticized at the
ankle.
-
Neck tube
-
Sunhat
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Camping
Trips
Equipment & Clothing
Equipment List
You need to bring:
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Skis
We recommend
a short (160 - 185cm) wide ski designed for powder.
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Or, Snowboard (Split board)
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Climbing skins 'Stick-on type'
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Ski Poles
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Ski/boarding boots
-
Avalanche beacon
-
Collapsible Avalanche Probe
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Shovel (lightweight snow shovel).
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Sunglasses and ski goggles
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Thermos flask and/or water bottle (full!)
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Sun block & Lip Cream
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Pocket knife
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Large
backpack
(expedition size).
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Sleeping Bag, 4-season winter bag.
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Sleeping Mat, "Thermarest" plus
ensolite pad is best.
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Small Flashlight or Headlamp with fresh batteries.
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Small Blister & 1ST-Aid Kit (‘moleskin’, plasters
& Tylenol is enough).
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Camera & spare film
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Personal Toilet Items (keep to a bare minimum).
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Ear Plugs for dorm sleeping (optional).
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Insulated Booties.
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Bowl, mug, knife , fork & spoon.
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'Pee bottle' saves nocturnal hikes in the snow.
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Extra stuff sacs to store clothing & gear in tent.
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Harness (ski mountaineering only).
Clothing List
We suggest layers of light, easily carried clothing that allow
for fast and easy adjustment to best suit fast changing
temperature conditions. We discourage cotton clothing as it causes rapid heat
loss when wet. Feel
free to call us if you have any questions about what to bring.
-
Polypro underwear (top & bottom)
-
Warm pants (pref. insulated or fleece)
-
Warm shirt (not cotton)
-
Medium weight
fleece sweater.
-
Fleece Jacket
-
Insulated jacket.
-
Waterproof jacket with hood (Gore-Tex or nylon)
-
Waterproof pants (Gore-Tex or nylon, with side zippers)
-
Socks (wool outer & polypro liner), several sets.
-
Wool or fleece hat
that covers your ears.
-
Waterproof ski mountaineering gloves or wool mitts with waterproof overmitts.
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Gaiters,
only needed if your ski pants are not elasticized at the
ankle.
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Neck tube
-
Sunhat
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Rental Information
Yamnuska rents the
following:
Skis, boots, skins & poles can be rented from:
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Canmore:
Gear Up - (403 678-1636)
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Banff: Mountain Magic - 224 Bear St. (Tel: 403 762-2591)
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Calgary: Campus Recreation, University
of Calgary - Phys-Ed Building (Tel: 403 220-5038)
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Calgary: M.E.C. - 830-10 Ave. S.W. Calgary (Tel: 403 363-0122)
PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO
CONTACT
US IF
YOU NEED TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THIS PROGRAM!
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