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Backcountry Skiing

Koby Yudkin · 21 items

This gear list is for backcountry ski courses and guided trips.

These programs include: Intro to Backcountry, Decision Making for Avalanche Terrain, Avalanche Rescue, and Mt. Hood Ski Tours

Ski Mountaineering Programs require additional gear that can be found on the Ski Mountaineering Program list.
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Trillium Alpine Guides proudly partners with Arc’teryx Portland because they share our commitment to high-quality products that ensure your safety and happiness in the mountains. We entrust our lives to the gear made by Arc’teryx, and you can too!
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Rescue Gear: These items can be rented from Mountain Shop.
  • Avalanche Transceiver – Make sure it has fresh batteries!
  • Avalanche Shovel
  • Avalanche Probe – 240cm in length.
  • Backcountry Ski Pack - with ski/board carry options and a dedicated compartment for avalanche rescue gear.

Ski Gear: These items can be rented from Mountain Shop.
  • Skis or Splitboard with Touring Bindings
  • Touring Ski or Snowboard Boots
  • Ski Poles – (Folkrm Pahto Poles)
  • Climbing Skins - Make sure they have been cut to fit your skis or splitboard.
  • Ski Helmet

Clothing:
  • Underwear – Wool or synthetic.
  • Socks – Wool or synthetic.
  • Long Underwear – Light to medium weight bottoms.
  • Sun Shirt with Hood – Synthetic, quick-drying.
  • Midlayer Insulated Top - Lightweight fleece or synthetic insulation.
  • Softshell Jacket - Synthetic, lightweight and weather-resistant jacket
  • Waterproof Hardshell Jacket – Non-insulated, breathable, and waterproof jacket with a helmet-compatible hood.
  • Waterproof Hardshell Pants – Non-insulated, breathable, and waterproof pants with a full-length side-zipper for putting on over boots in a storm.
  • Insulated Parka – Required for overnight programs.
  • Light-weight Gloves –Lightweight liner or softshell gloves for approaches and warmer conditions. (Aniiu Ossa XT)
  • Medium-weight Gloves – Lightly insulated and weatherproof. (Aniiu Viinson Light)
  • Heavy-weight Gloves/Mittens- Insulated and waterproof. (Aniiu Viinson Glove)
  • Sun Glasses – Should be high-quality and dark.
  • Ski Goggles - Bring whatever you use at the resort!
  • Warm Hat – Wool or synthetic, and snug enough to wear under a helmet.
  • Buff – Protect your face, ears, and neck from the wind, cold and sun.
  • Sun Hat – Baseball cap or packable sun hat.

Gear

Mammut

Mammut Alugator Light Shovel

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Arc'teryx

Arc'teryx Rho LT Bottoms Men's 2026 Red Pant size Medium | Elastane/Polyester

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Hyperlite Mountain Gear

Aspect 32

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Dynafit

Dynafit Ridge 95 Skis 2026

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Dynafit

Women's Dynafit Radical Alpine Touring Ski Boots 2026 in Gray size 22.5

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Arc'teryx

Arc'teryx Grotto Toque -Versatile Mid-Length Winter Toque with Eco-Friendly Fabric

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Buff

Buff Original Ecostretch

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Arc'teryx

Cormac Hoody

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Mammut

Mammut Probe 280 Speed Lock

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Arc'teryx

Arc'teryx Gamma 5 Panel Cap

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Arc'teryx

Arc'teryx Men's Proton Hoody - Winter 2025/2026

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Weston

Weston Backwoods Splitboard - 2026 Brown, 163cm wide

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Sweet Protection

Sweet Protection Adapter MIPS Helmet

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Julbo

Julbo Razor Edge Goggles

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Arc'teryx

Nuclei SV Parka Women's S25

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Arc'teryx

Arc'teryx Rush Bib Pant Men's

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Mammut

Mammut Barryvox Avalanche Beacon

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Arc'teryx

Arc'teryx Gamma Hoodie Men's

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Julbo

Julbo Shield Reactiv Sunglasses

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Pomoca

Pomoca Tour Pro Climbing Skins

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Arc'teryx

Arc'teryx Rush Jacket Men's

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