WHAT TO BRING to Silverton Avalanche School

Please remember that the indoor classes will be held in the mornings in a heated room, and the outdoor classes will be held outside...at 9,318 feet (+) above sea level...in January & February...in the mountains. The weather in Silverton is very unpredictable, so please bring appropriate clothing and gear.

Personal Equipment

Clothing for activities and standing in cold/snowy weather (no cotton)
long underwear
extra socks
insulated jacket (down or synthetic)
outer layer (wind/waterproof)
gloves, liners, mitts and a hat
Goggles and sunglasses
Small personal first aid kit (sunscreen/lip-balm, moleskin, band-aids, medication, etc.)
Water Bottle and thermos
Backpack (with enough room to hold equipment)

Skiing Equipment

Boots
Skis with touring bindings (AT or Tele)
Climbing Skins
Poles

Snowboarding Equipment

Boots
Collapsible poles
Split Board with touring bindings and skins
OR
Snowboard (with means of attachment to pack—please have a system worked out before you come on the course).
Snowshoes (adjusted to boots, please test before the course)

Rescue Equipment

Avalanche probe (around 265cm)
Collapsible shovel (make sure it fits inside of your pack)
Avalanche transceiver (457 kHz frequency only. Digital or analog)
Emergency blanket