LINE Men's Vision 98 Skis by Sun & Ski Sports — The most playful backcountry skis ever. Incredibly versatile and easy to ski. They like a centered stance.
WNDR Alpine Nocturne 88 Camber Skis 2024 by Evo — The Tools. These are my ski mountaineering skis. I pull these out when the snow is hard and I REALLY want edge hold. Perfect volcano corn ski as well
Intention 108 by WNDR Alpine — Soft Snow Hero. If I don't know what to expect, I grab these
2023 Line Vision 118 by SkiEssentials — The Boats! Deep pow days only. Mucho fun
ATK Haute Route 10 Plus Binding by Skimo Co — I love to keep it simple with touring bindings. They keep you in when you want, are simple to operate, and release reliably. They also have a low lean angle, keeping your foot close to flat relative to the ski. I have these on my Vision 98s, and my Nocturne 88s.
Raider 13 EVO Binding by ATK Bindings — I have these on my Intention 108. I opted for brakes because I do ride this setup in the resort. The heel has enough adjustability that I can use either of my boots with them. Brakes are annoying but the Evo system makes them as painless as possible.
ATK HY 13 Free Alpine Touring Ski Bindings 2027 by Evo — I just mounted these to the Vision 118. They are the lightest hybrid binding on the market. I can only pair my Radical Pro boots with them.
Blacklight Boot Men by Touring Skis Unisex — I upgraded to this boot for a bit more stiffness and power transfer compared to the TLTX. It still walks like a dream.
GFT by ZipFit — I love this liner for my Radical Pros. Can charge, perfect heel retention, but walks decently well still.
Radical Pro Alpine Touring Boot - 2026 by Dynafit — The charger. This is my stiff boot I bring out for resort days and hard charging days.
Arc'teryx Men's Rush Bib Pants Orange XL by Arc'teryx — I love this hardshell bib. It is well thought out as a backcountry ski bib. I have beaten it to hell and back in the last four years and it's still holding strong. Very waterproof.
Ritter Merino Ski Socks by Ridge Merino — Thin merino wool socks are the best ski socks. These feel best on my feet after a long day of touring and don't get that crunchiness after a lot of use.
Men's Aspect Midweight Merino Wool Bottoms - 3/4 Length by Ridge Merino — They do the job very nicely
Men's Windshifter Ultralight Wind Shell Jacket by Ridge Merino — This thing is so light there's no reason to leave it at home. Wind shells are the best layer option for the in-between conditions.
Men's Solstice Lightweight Pullover Hoodie by Ridge Merino — Best choice of sun hoody for the Sierra. It's wool, so it keeps you warm and happy but breathes and protects from the sun when Juneuary comes along. I also like that it is burlier and can handle scraping on rocks.
Pursuit by Smith Optics — I live in these in the winter. I hardly ever put goggles on because of these.
Arc'teryx Men's Rush Jacket by Arc'teryx — Actually waterproof in a lightweight and packable package. I love this jacket
Fält Guide Glove - 5 finger by Hestra — I like to take the liners out and use them as over gloves.
Vapour-Rise™ Gloves by Rab — I've only used these gloves as my "liner" gloves for the past three years. They barely feel like they're on your hands but are surprisingly warm. Pair with a leather glove and you're golden.
Khroma Tour GORE-TEX Gloves by Rab — These babes come out when it gets COLD. They still have plenty of dexterity and keep your hands actually dry
Men's Neutrino Pro Down Jacket by Rab — Durable. Warm as hell. Packable. The go-to puffy
Summit Mips® by Smith Optics — A perfect every day ski helmet that can handle ski mountaineering as well. It is legitimately big enough for my melon as well as a hat and beanie.
Launcher REACTIV Photochromic Goggles by Julbo — It's 2026. Get you goggles that fit your face and are photochromatic. It's worth it.
Aspect Merino Wool Beanie by Ridge Merino — The skull cap beanie is the only way. Cover those ears and fit underneath a helmet.
Eastside Ripstop Snapback Hat by Ridge Merino — The flat brim works best integrated with the helmet and goggles. Pro tip: if you have a hat with a button, just take it off. I does not mess with the integrity of the hat.
LF 40L by Raide Research — The most well thought out ski touring pack of all time.
Free Pro R2C CF Climbing Skins by Pomoca — I have these skins for all my skis. They're the best option I have found so far.
PRO IPS by AVALANCHE BEACONS — It was between the Mammut Barryvox S2 and this. I chose this because of its capability to see through signal interference.
Alugator Light by Mammut — I was skeptical about the durability of a lightweight shovel and how efficiently it could move snow. I am pleasantly surprised on both fronts.
Stealth 270 Probe by Backcountry Access — A good probe for the Sierras. You could get a longer one for deeper snowpacks.
Alpine Dish Brush/Scraper by MSR — The most underrated tool in backcountry skiing.
Bivy Double by Ortovox — I use this as my rescue sled. It is a bit heavy, but it is durable and works very well.
Sierra Merino Wool Neck Tube by Ridge Merino — I'm always wearing a merino wool buff. It doesn't come off my head.
Men's Dawn Patrol Hybrid Pants by Black Diamond — Softshell pants for spring skiing
Choucas Harness by Blue Ice — Lightweight alpine harness. I love that the belay loop is not attached to the waistband so I can center the gear loops no matter how many jackets I'm wearing.
Leopard LLF Crampon by Petzl — Super lightweight ski mountaineering crampons.
ATK Ski Crampons by Skimo Co — Spring tools.
C.A.M.P. Corsa Alpine Ice Axe Yellow 45 Cm by C.A.M.P. — The cheapest lightweight skimo axe I have found. The Blue Ice Hummingbird is lighter, but way more expensive.
5 Panel Mushroom Hat -Purple & Blue by McClumsy — Perfect mountain hat
Rad Line 6mm Rope by Petzl — The most widely used rope for ski mountaineering and early season glacier travel
Rocha Screw Lock Carabiner by Petzl — I love the tiny, light HMS carabiner.
Alpine ATC-Guide Belay Device by Black Diamond — ATC for the skinny ropes. I use it with the rad line mostly.
