Packing

Ski Apparel: Insulated or breathable shell jackets and pants, mid-layers, base layers, socks, gloves, etc.
Layering: Prepare for cold temperatures with appropriate layering or insulated outerwear.
Extra Batteries: Bring spares for all electronic devices.
Goggles: High-quality pair with interchangeable lenses for bright, overcast, and low-light conditions.
Sunglasses: Useful for hiking instead of goggles.
Gloves: Insulated gloves for cold/snowy days, plus a lighter pair for warmer conditions or hiking.
Casual Clothing & Footwear: Comfortable shoes or boots suited for snowy conditions.
Additional Essentials:
- Headlamp
- Energy bars
- Camera
- High-quality, sweat-resistant sunscreen
- Swimsuit (for hot springs or heated pools)
- Baseball cap or visor

Avalanche Safety Gear (Required):
- Backpack (25L+ capacity, designed for backcountry use)
- Shovel, probe, and avalanche transceiver (must be fully functional before departure)
- Familiarize yourself with assembling the shovel and probe, as well as operating your beacon before the trip
- Bringing personal gear is highly recommended
Skis & Snowboards for Powder Terrain:
- Fat Skis: 110mm+ width with a touring setup for uphill capability
- Splitboard or Powder Snowboard: Splitboard preferred; if using a regular snowboard, bring snowshoes or ascent-specific skis
- Touring Poles: 3-piece adjustable poles recommended
- Climbing Skins: Pre-trimmed to fit skis or boards properly; avoid straight-cut skins for better grip
Additional Safety & Performance Equipment:
- Avalanche Airbag Pack or Avalung Harness: If not using an airbag system, an Avalung harness or compatible backpack is required
- Whistle: Easily accessible on your backpack or jacket
- First Aid Kit & Spare Ski Parts: Mandatory for handling unexpected gear issues
- Slope Meter: Useful for assessing terrain angles
- Goggles: Bring lenses suited for bright and low-light conditions
- Helmet: Strongly recommended for safety
- Snow Science Tools: Optional (snow saw, analysis kit) for those interested in studying snow conditions
- Avalanche Airbag: Highly recommended for riding in Chile; check airline regulations before travel

Wetsuit: A 4/3mm wetsuit should be sufficient, but for extra warmth, consider a flexible 5/4mm or 5/4/3mm.
Booties: Recommended for cold water and walking on rocky shores.
Hood & Gloves: Optional, depending on personal cold tolerance.

Board Selection: Waves typically range from chest-high to overhead, with occasional double-overhead swells. A high-volume shortboard that provides good flotation is ideal. Bring a step-up board for larger surf.
Recommended Board Types: Twin pins, round pins, gliders, and versatile high-performance shapes work well.
Example Sizing:
- For average conditions, a well-floating shortboard (e.g., 6’2”).
- For bigger swell days, step up to a 6’6”-6’8” range.
- For heavy, large waves, consider a gun in the 7’4”-8’2” range.
Board Bag: If traveling with others, consider sharing a board bag to simplify transport. A versatile 6’3”-6’6” board can handle most conditions. If the swell gets too big, rental boards are available locally.
Fins: Bring at least two sets of fins for your board.
Leashes: Pack two leashes of the correct length for your board, ensuring they are thick and durable.

Camera/POV Camera: Great for capturing photos and video footage.
Sunscreen: High-quality, sweat-resistant formula recommended.
Swimsuit
Baseball Cap/Visor: Useful for sun protection during long sessions or hikes.
Ding Repair Kit: For minor board repairs; major fixes can be handled at local surf shops.
Sunglasses: Ideal for hiking when not using goggles.

Dry Box/Dry Bag: Small, waterproof storage for personal items on the raft. All other gear will be provided by the outfitter.
Sunscreen: High-quality, water-resistant sunscreen recommended.
Swimsuit
Baseball Cap/Visor: Helpful for sun protection during long exposure.
Sunglasses: Useful for hiking or rafting in sunny conditions.