Equipment

Setting you up with the right equipment is all about making sure you have the best on-snow experience.

When you join us for a trip, we take care of most of the gear, including safety equipment. Your use of this equipment comes at no extra cost and is part of your trip. You bring your clothes, outerwear, ski or snowboard boots, helmet and goggles, and we’ll outfit you with the following: 

Avalanche transceiver

Training and use of avalanche transceivers.

CMH Safety Pack

 Includes radio, shovel and probe.

Skis & Snowboards

We strive to set you up for the best turns of your life. This includes using industry-leading equipment; our partnerships help us bring you the best skis and boards suited for big backcountry powder days.

Skiers
We provide heli-skis and poles. Ski boots and clothing/outerwear are not provided, so please bring your own. 

If you're joining us for a heli-assisted ski touring trip, you must bring your own equipment, including skis. Skis, skins, poles, boots and clothing/outerwear are not provided.
 

Snowboarders
Bring your own board, or we have a number of snowboards available.  Snowboard boots and clothing/outerwear are not provided. Please bring your own. 

*Below is an overview of the skis and boards we stock. Available sizes and top-sheet graphics vary by destination.  

Snowboards

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Burton 3D Fish

Sizes: 146, 151, 156, 161 cm  

Ability: Intermediate  

The Burton 3D Fish uses surfboard-inspired 3D convex shaping in the tip and tail which gives the board a great level of surfability, responsiveness, and control in deep snow. This board is best suited for intermediate to expert riders who may be getting into very deep snow for the first time or who are looking for effortless float and a surfy ride.  

Salomon HPS Wolle Nyvelt Fish

Sizes: 153, 157 cm 

Ability: Expert  

This board is a celebration of Wolle’s profound expertise in shaping powder snowboards. Focused on craftsmanship using the finest materials, the tapered directional HPS Fish features powder camber and a precise torsional flex for a playful board with superior control, float, and maneuverability. 

Salomon Taka

Sizes: 155, 158, 161cm 

Ability: Intermediate  

A huge rockered nose provides massive float to stay up on the steep and deep, while a thoughtful, lightweight, and powerful construction keeps the ride maneuverable and powerful. This board is great for intermediate to expert riders looking for a traditional shape that is easy to maneuver and will stay afloat on the deepest days.  

Salomon Super 8

Sizes: 151, 166cm 

Ability: Intermediate 

Whether you’re, ripping pow or carving groomers, the wider design with the control under your back foot and allows a smooth and precise maneuverability, speed and float. This board is a great option for people who prefer a traditional snowboard shape but don’t fall into the sizing spectrum of the Salomon Takaharu Nakai. 

Salomon Bellevue (limited availability)

Available at all destinations

Sizes: 144,148 cm 

Ability: Intermediate 

The wider design floats through pow and the backseat camber brings the control to your back foot for fast, peppy turns and control in waist-deep snow. Turning and getting on edge is easy thanks to the Quadratic Sidecut, so you won't even notice the wide waist until you're effortlessly flying through bottomless pow and snagging the perfect Insta hero shot.  

Salomon Sick Stick

Available at all destinations

Sizes: 153, 156, 159, 163cm 

Ability: Intermediate 

The Salomon HPS Sickstick Snowboard is a powder-charged rocket built for riders who trade park laps for pillow lines—but still love to throw style in the steep and deep. Designed with a tapered twin shape and a surf-inspired soul, it’s nimble, floaty, and ready to stomp switch landings when things get spicy. With precision, power, and a playful flex, the Sickstick turns every backcountry hit into a freestyle playground. 

LibTech Orca

Available at all destinations

Sizes: 150, 153, 156, 159cm 

Ability: Intermediate 

The Lib Tech T.Rice Orca Snowboard is a volume-shifted beast built to devour the entire mountain, because why be the fish when you can ride the whale? With this board you typically ride is 3-5cm shorter than your regular snowboard. With its aggressive Whale Tail Technology, tight sidecut, and wide, compact shape, this predator delivers unreal float in pow, trench-digging carves, and explosive control in tight terrain. Born from Travis Rice’s need for power and precision, the Orca isn’t just a snowboard, it’s a mountain-eating machine that's already become a legend. 

More: 

• Choosing a powder ski
• What to pack
• Included with your trip