Traveler Resources
Before you go.
Everything we wish we'd known the first time · packing lists, training notes, and pre-departure tips from our guides.
Field notes
Helpful articles.
Ski Touring
How to layer for a backcountry day
The three-layer system that keeps you warm on the up and dry on the down · plus what to skip.
General
Training for your first multi-day expedition
An eight-week conditioning plan built for women heading into the mountains for the first time.
Travel
Flying with skis and split boards
Baggage policies, hard cases vs. soft, and how to keep your gear from getting lost in transit.
Nutrition
Fueling for high altitude
What to eat above 2,000 metres · simple snacks that travel well and keep you moving.
Mindset
Preparing for a hut-based week
Shared sleeping spaces, rationed water, and why the hut nights end up being the best nights.
Safety
Reading avalanche bulletins
A plain-language guide to understanding the forecast before you leave the trailhead.
Download
Packing lists & checklists.
Backcountry ski packing list
Everything you need for a hut-based ski touring week.
Gear checklist for Mexico
Climbing, surfing, and yoga essentials for Oaxaca.
Pre-departure travel checklist
From passport to insurance, 30 days out to the night before.
Pre-departure
Travel tips.
Arrive a day early
Travel delays happen. We recommend flying in 24 hours before the group meets so you start rested.
Tell us about your diet
Dietary notes shared on your booking reach the lodge kitchen before you arrive · the earlier the better.
Check your insurance
Backcountry travel requires evacuation coverage. We send a recommended provider list on booking.
Save offline maps
Cell service drops fast in the backcountry. Download the area in your maps app before you fly.