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Good equipment and clothing is essential to a positive Peace Reach winter vacation. It is important to visualize each day, as a backcountry expedition. Being prepared for a variety of winter conditions is very important.
Rental Skis, Bindings and Poles
We highly recommend skis designed for powder snow. you are welcome to bring your own 'powder skis', and the new mountain skis will do the job as well. Most skiers rent our fat skis made by Volkl, Atomic or Rossignol with Solomon bindings. Your bindings will be set-up by a certified ski technician in our shop at the start of your holiday. Powder skis are enthusiastically used by our experienced guides, as well as previous heli-skiers. They make the job of turning in variable snow conditions effortless for advanced skiers and allow less experienced powder skiers to feel confident and capable.
The booking form has a space for your height and weight. We're not being nosey... but the ski length is determined by the combination of these two factors. Also, this information helps us plan groups for the helicopter.
Headgear
If you choose to wear a helmet, we recommend the type that have the fabric ear covers, as it is difficult to hear the guide's/your group's instructions with a racing-style helmet.
Layered Clothing
Heliskiing, as well as our other exciting winter activities, will cause you to generate heat when you're active, and cool down during sitting/waiting periods. For your outer layer we highly recommend a one-piece suit OR pants with a good bib feature that protects your core, plus a well-designed jacked with powder flaps, zipper covers, good pockets and quality fabrics. Wou'll need somewhere for your little toiletry items, accessories and goggle wipes!
Under your outer layer we recommend a layering system of light to mid-weight garments made of polyester (wicking fabrics) fleece. Cotton garments are NOT recommended as they don't dry with your body heat, and are the cause of hypothermia in most outdoor situations. The same goes for socks... quality wool or synthetic socks are going to make a difference to your physical comfort and safety.Torwood Lodge Gift Shop
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Our equipment shop will be stocked with a select number of quality items for your adventures: socks, thermal layers by Arc'teryx, goggles, sunglasses, daypacks, outer garments, gloves and more.
Advice
Peace Reach is dedicated to your safety and comfort, so if you need advice on ski clothing or equipment, please ask!
