Winter Hut/yurt Trip

Equipment List

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. We will also provide all warm meals and hot drinks for the duration of the trip.

Sun Valley Mountain huts Provides:

  • Sleeping pad

  • Full Kitchen with cooking and eating utensils

  • Toilet/Paper Towels, Cleaning products

  • Magazines, books, paper, pens, games, playing cards

  • Water purification (snow is melted for water)

  • Solar power via USB connectors

  • Wood stove and firewood supplied

  • Sauna or rustic hot tub (Fishhook only)

 

What you need:

Ski/Snowboard Equipment:

  • Touring skis or splitboard setup

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

  • Climbing skins (pre-cut to fit skis/splitboard)

  • Adjustable poles (3 piece poles recommended for splitboards)

Avalanche Equipment:

Example kit: Black Diamond Recon Avy Set

Clothing:

  • Long underwear tops and bottoms (a polypropylene/wool baselayer blend is recommended)

  • Sun hoodie (recommended for warmer days)

  • Mid layer(s)

  • Insulated jacket or puffy coat

  • Hard or soft shell jacket (wind and water resistant)

  • Shell pants or bibs (wind and water resistant)

  • Ski socks

  • Buff or neck gaiter

  • Beanie or wool hat (brimmed hats recommended for sun protection)

  • Lightweight gloves (for uphill touring)

  • Warm gloves or mittens (*wind and water resistant - for skiing!)

  • Ski goggles

Yurt Items:

  • Sleeping bag (down or synthetic/rated to at least 20℉) with compression sack

  • Down booties/slippers with rubber soles

  • Camp towel such as PackTowl & swim suit (optional for sauna or hot tub)

  • Toiletry kit (toothbrush, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products, personal medication etc.)

  • Inflatable pillow (or puffy jackets in a stuff sac work well!)

  • Comfy aprés ski clothes at the hut (ex: cotton t-shirt and shorts)

  • Charging cords

  • Overnight pack (if not using a porter) that is big enough to carry all the above items

Personal Items:

  • 35-50L Day Pack that is big enough to carry all the above items, avalanche equipment, and any additional food (*all avy equipment must fit inside backpack)

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

  • Headlamp (with extra batteries)

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

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

 

Rentals (backpacks, sleeping bags, SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT, 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