When lift lines grow endless and spring snowpack stabilizes, the backcountry starts calling. From touring basics to must-have accessories, here's the best gear for a long, sunny day in the mountains.
Before heading into the backcountry, it's your responsibility to get educated on avalanche awareness and routinely update yourself on avalanche alerts in your area. If you're local to Utah, referring to resources like Ogden Avalanche and the Utah Avalanche Center are crucial in keeping you and your touring crew safe.
VOILE SUPERCHARGER SKIS
For skiers on either coast and all points in between, this might be the ideal ski. For skiers who enjoy making a variety of turn shapes and sizes in an even-larger variety of terrain and snow conditions, so much the better. And for skiers who just want to work a bit less while tearing up the hill, ditto that, too.
ORTOVOX ASCENT 30 AVABAG
The AVABAG includes 30 liters of usable volume to carry everything you need for an enjoyable ski tour. Most importantly, its compact & light airbag system allows for quick and correct action in an emergency.
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MAESTRALE RS ALPINE SKI TOURING BOOTS 2022
A long-time favorite of pro patrollers and guides who demand absolute reliability, as well as the ability to walk uphill for hours, the Scarpa Maestrale RS Alpine Touring Ski Boot gets even more crazy popular year after year.
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BIG SKY MOUNTAIN PRODUCTS SKI SKINS
This nylon skin is equipped with adjustable Quick-Snap tail clips and wire tip clips, and features a beautiful illustration exclusive to GEAR:30. $10 from each pair sold is donated to Ogden Avalanche.
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MountainFLOW Hot Wax
Plant-based and biodegradable, this 0% petroleum wax performs just as well as a conventional (petroleum-based) ski wax.
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MILLIE'S SIPPING BROTH
This savory hot broth beverage is ideal for ski touring on the coldest days. Steep it in your thermos like you would a tea bag.
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HYDRAPAK STASH BOTTLE 1 L
With durable lightweight construction and a minimal design for effortless packing, this flexible water storage system makes it easy to stay hydrated in the backcountry.
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SUNBUM SUNSCREEN
Ski goggle tan lines are cool, but protecting your skin from harmful UVA/UVB rays is even cooler.
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BLACK DIAMOND HEADLAMP
Regardless of how thoroughly you plan your tour, you never know how late you might be out. Make sure to bring a headlamp in case things take a turn for the worst.
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