PACKING LISTS

  • SKIS WITH TOURING BINDINGS
    We recommend a minimum of 100mm underfoot

    POLES

    SKINS
    Make sure they fit your skis

    TOURING BOOTS

    AVALANCHE PROBE

    AVALANCHE SHOVEL

    AVALANCHE TRANSCEIVER
    Digital 457hz, in working order, with batteries

    SKI HELMET

    DAYPACK
    minimum 25L

    GOGGLES

    SUNGLASSES

    WATER BOTTLE

    THERMOS

    SUNSCREEN

  • Winter temperatures are typically -5°C to -10°C (15-25F).
    We occasionally see cold snaps that reach -20°C (-5°F).

    HARDSHELL JACKET

    HARDSHELL OR SOFTSHELL PANTS

    INSULATING JACKET(S)
    Down or synthetic

    BASE LAYERS
    Wool or synthetic

    SKI SOCKS

    WINTER HAT
    /toque/beanie

    BALL CAP
    or sun hat

    CASUAL CLOTHES
    to wear around the lodge

    PYJAMAS

    INDOOR SHOES
    or slippers

    BATHING SUIT
    for the sauna (optional)

  • TOWEL
    For showering/sauna

    ALCOHOL
    Please pack carefully and appropriately for transport on a snowcat.
    Do not bring a bag of loose glass bottles.

    HEADLAMP

    PERSONAL ELECTRONICS
    Camera/laptop/iPad/phone
    There is limited Wifi available for checking email if required (no streaming).

    BOOKS

    MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

    PERSONAL TOILETRIES

    CASH
    US or CAD - for gratuities and purchasing VMT merchandise

Winter

Summer

  • DAYPACK
    20-30 Litres

    WATER BOTTLES
    We recommend you can carry at least 2L per person

    HIKING POLES

    HIKING BOOTS
    Waterproofed and already worn in

    BASIC FIRST AID KIT
    Don’t forget the blister pads

    SUNSCREEN

    SUNGLASSES

    BUG SPRAY

    NAVIGATION AIDS
    Map, compass, GPS etc

  • Summer daytime temperatures range from 15°C to 30°C (15-25F).
    Evenings can often drop to below 10°C .

    RAIN JACKET

    RAIN PANTS

    LONG SLEEVE SHIRT
    Good for sun and bug protection

    HIKING PANTS
    Synthetic fabric recommended

    HIKING SHORTS

    SHIRTS
    Merino or synthetic recommended

    HIKING SOCKS

    CASUAL CLOTHES
    to wear around the lodge

    SWEATER or PUFFY JACKET
    in case of cool evening temps

    PYJAMAS

    INDOOR SHOES
    or slippers

    BATHING SUIT
    (optional) for the hot tub, sauna and lake dips!

  • TOWEL
    For showering/hot tub/sauna

    YOGA MAT
    Or foam roller

    HEADLAMP

    PERSONAL ELECTRONICS
    Camera/laptop/tablet/phone
    There is limited Wifi available for checking email if required (no streaming).

    BOOKS

    MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

    PERSONAL TOILETRIES

    ADDITIONAL BEVERAGES
    Alcohol or your favourite soft drinks

    CASH
    US or CAD - for gratuities and purchasing VMT merchandise