JACKSON HEADLINES
Suggested Backcountry Equipment List


You will need to bring:

Wicking (capilene or polypropilene ) long underwear tops and bottoms
Fleece vest
Expedition weight top or fleece shirt
Jacket (with a hood if you have one)
Down coat (good for lunch breaks and emergencies)
Waterproof/breathable ski pants
Head band or ball cap for touring
Warm hat that covers your ears
Ski Gloves
Fleece windstopper gloves for touring
Backpack with the capacity to hold gear for day trips (should have straps to hold skis or a board)
Water bottle or hydration system that will not freeze
Goggles
Neck gaiter
Sunglasses
Lipbalm and sunscreen
Ski poles if you are skiing
Helmet if you wear one
Touring equipment: alpine touring boots/bindings/skis/skins, telemark gear/skins, or if you snowboard - split board/skins, short skis with skins, or snowshoes*

We supply:

Shovel
Probe (if you own this gear, please bring it)
Transceiver
First aid supplies
Lunch is provided each day (FOR CAMPS ONLY)

* Touring gear can be rented or purchased at Teton Mountaineering (307) 733-3595, or Wilson Backcountry Sports (307)733-5228

The general skiing and snowboarding equipment including jackets, pants, base layers, fleece, and poles can be bought at Jackson Hole Sports or Hole in the Wall Snowboard Shop at the base of the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.

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