That pristine powder hidden between crags at the summit is both your best friend and your worst enemy. It’s the avalanche chute, and it can kill you if you’re not prepared.
Justin Fantl
1. Black Diamond Bandit AvaLung Package | $280
Inside are a probe and a foldable shovel for rescuing riders caught under an avalanche. But if you wind up buried yourself, the AvaLung Pack can also save your life—the included breathing apparatus pulls fresh oxygen from the snow and moves exhaled CO2 behind you while your pals dig you out.
2. Smith Vantage Helmet | $220
The adjustable venting lets you choose how much air gets in, while the slotted openings prevent debris from creeping into the helmet. A little wheel on the back lets you dial in tightness using a single gloved hand.
3. First Ascent Neoteric Jacket and Pants | $850
Thanks to fully sealed seams and a zip-in powder skirt, this head-to-toe shell system keeps the fluffy stuff outside your clothes where it belongs. The suit is both waterproof and highly breathable, so you’ll stay comfy and dry even after you rag-doll down the hill.
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4. POC Retina Big Goggles | $140
The huge lens provides a wide field of vision so you can keep your eyes peeled for potential hazards while getting rad. And the thin, extra-flexible polyurethane frame won’t crack when you face-plant.
5. Ortovox Zoom+Transceiver | $300
With three antennas for sensing the whereabouts of your buried buddies, this handheld is essential for avalanche rescues. The big yellow button on top toggles between Search and Transmit modes in case you get trapped too. Can’t reach it? The Ortovox switches by itself.
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