Equipment to Pack

Alaska is a showcase of Mother Nature’s amazing display of powder and beauty. With that in mind, there are some essential gear requirements we ask you to bring. If you do not have these items, Points North will provide you with everything listed below except for a Motorola radio, water bottle and skis. Skis are $30.00 for the day’s rental.

This gear is a must prior to riding

• Avalanche transceiver
• Climbing harness
• Probe pole
• Ski / Snowboard backpack
• Small shovel
• Water bottle (no camelbacks, they freeze up)
• Motorola radio

This next list is recommended.
We feel it will make your trip that much more enjoyable.

• Powder jacket and pants
• Warm hat and gloves (temp. range 0 - 40F)
• Waterproof jacket and pants (boats and sea kayaks)
• Camera / film
• Ice climbing gear
• Video camera
• Gym shoes (indoor dodge ball and basketball)
• Bathing suit (sauna and pool)
• Fishing pole
• Binoculars
  
  

Columbia Sportswear Our guides and staff are in the best technical outerwear when exploring the Chugach Mountains.  Be sure to check out the Titanium line before heading up this Spring.
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Volkl Volkl skis can take your skiing to new levels. Experience them in the Chugach with Points North Heli.
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