Ski and splitboard Day Touring

Equipment LisT

Our trained and experienced guides will be carrying a first aid kit, navigation equipment, skin wax/scraper, inReach satellite device, repair kit, bivy/rescue sled and survival supplies.

 

What you need:

Ski/Snowboard Equipment:

  • Touring skis or splitboard setup

  • Touring ski/snowboard boots (walk mode on ski/hard boots)

  • Climbing skins

  • Adjustable poles (3 piece poles recommended for splitboards)

Avalanche Equipment:

  • Avalanche transceiver (must be a 3 antenna transceiver)

  • Avalanche Probe (click-lock mechanism)

  • Avalanche shovel (metal blade)

Clothing:

  • Long underwear bottoms (a polypropylene/wool or similar blend recommended)

  • Sun hoodie is recommended

  • Mid layer such as a fleece jacket or wool sweater

  • Shell Jacket, wind and water resistant (hard or soft shell), and beneath which three layers may be worn. 

  • Insulated jacket or puffy coat

  • Buff, neck gaiter, or facemask

  • Lightweight gloves (touring)

  • Warm gloves or mittens (downhill)

  • Beanie or wool hat

Personal Equipment:

  • 1-2 liter water bottle (filled) - hydration bladders tend to freeze up during winter (unless using an insulated bladder)

  • Ski goggles

  • Helmet (recommended)

  • Favorite high-energy snack food and lunch (food is not provided on day trips)

  • Headlamp (optional)

  • Blister kit (if prone, carry your own please)

  • Hand/foot warmers (if prone to cold)

  • Sun glasses, sunscreen, lip balm, and a hat

  • Day pack (~35 liters) that is big enough to carry all the above items. NOTE: avalanche equipment MUST be stored inside the backpack

Ski Mountaineering (only necessary for select trips, guide will determine):

  • Ski Crampons (compatible with your bindings)

  • Boot Crampons (discuss with your guide)

  • Ice Axe

  • Helmet

  • Harness (skimo specific)

  • Carabiners, slings, etc. (guide will determine)

 

RENTALS (SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT, BACKPACKS, ETC.):

Sturtevants Rental & Cycle Haus (mention you are going out with Sun Valley Guides to receive a discount)
340 N Main St, Ketchum, ID 83340 
(208) 726-4501
Rental Link

Backwoods Mountain Sports
711 N Main St, Ketchum, ID 83340
(208) 726-8818

Elephant’s Perch
280 N East Ave, Ketchum, ID 83340
(208) 726-3497

The Board Bin (Only place you can rent splitboards in town)
180 4th Street E, Ketchum, ID 83340
(208) 726-8818