How to Choose a Backcountry Ski 

Gear Review by NCMG owner and guide Josh Cole.

Clothing

Carry items that are breathable, allow flexibility, reisist wind and water, and based on a layering system.  Please confer with your guide about specific clothing combinations and/or if you have any questions regarding your gear.

Clothing

Carry items that are breathable, allow flexibility, reisist wind and water, and based on a layering system.  Please confer with your guide about specific clothing combinations and/or if you have any questions regarding your gear.

Clothing

Carry items that are breathable, allow flexibility, reisist wind and water, and based on a layering system.  Please confer with your guide about specific clothing combinations and/or if you have any questions regarding your gear.

Situations: Generally a full day in the mountains with 2-4 hour approaches, conditions variable, with the weather ranging from harsh and wet to pleasant and sunny.

Clothing: Items that are breathable, allow flexibility, resist wind and water, and based on a layering system.
** Some of the clothing and gear below are season dependent especially in regard to the amount of snow and ice encountered on the approach and climb. Please confer with your guide about current conditions and/or if you have any questions.

A Useful Reminder: Remember, nothing can ruin a day in the outdoors faster than having the wrong clothes for the weather at hand.  All our programs – even our basic rock climbing instruction – are subject to rapid and severe changes in the weather.  Select garments that are warm, lightweight and durable.  Generally speaking, the best arrangement is to think in terms of layers – a system that dries quickly, allow flexibility and resists wind, water and abrasion.  If you have doubts about a

Clothing

This is a general equipment list for alpine rock climbing in the North Cascades.  Please contact your guide for more specific recommendations for clothing and gear.  For clothing we recommend you carry items that are breathable, allow flexibility, reisist wind and water, and based on a layering system.  If you have any questions please contact our office or your guide.

Clothing

Carry items that are breathable, allow flexibility, reisist wind and water, and based on a layering system.  Please confer with your guide about specific clothing combinations and/or if you have any questions regarding your gear.