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Equipment

When travelling to our Free Riding mountain areas the following parameters need to be taken into consideration:

  • the baggage rules of the airlines = 20kg plus special allowance of 10kg for travels to Free Riding destinations organised by Free Ski Himalaya (for luggage exceeding the allowed volume a surcharge of Sfr. 33.--/EUR 21 per kilo will be applicable)

  • each passenger may in addition bring one piece of hand luggage of max. 7kg

  • the limited availability of state of the art Free Riding gear at the destination

  • With regard to travelling with an ABS back bag the IATA rules for the transport of dangerous goods need to be respected: http://www.abs-airbag.com/abs_flugzeug.php?chid=1234&m=3

Here is a listing of the equipment absolutely necessary for Free Riding in high alpine terrain and a presentation of the most recent products of our equipment partners:

  • 1 Free Riding Back Pack (Day Pack)

  • Free Riding Ski with Ski Bag and Boots (also ordinary ski boots are possible)**

  • Ski Poles (Telescope Poles for Snowboarders highly recommended)

  • Free Riding Board and Boots with Bag

  • Touring Equipment (for participants interested in snow trekking expeditions)

  • Avalanche Search and Rescue Device*

  • Snow Shovel*

  • Avalanche Probe*

  • Helmet and Ski Mask, Back Protection (recommended)

  • Gloves evtl. Spare Set

  • Ski Goggles and Sun Glasses

  • Thermo Underwear

  • Ski Underwear

  • Fleece Pullover/Fleece Jacket

  • Ski Jacket und Ski Trousers

  • Sun and Lip Protection (protection factor 50 recommended for skiing areas from 2500m to 4500m above sea level)

  • Powder Straps

  • Sleeping Bag (in case of sporadic power cuts and its impact on heating)

  • Head lamp/pocket Lamp

  • Spare Batteries for Cameras etc.

  • Energy Bars and Powder (recommended)

  • Drinking Bottle 1l (normal Drinking or Thermos Flask)

*can be reserved and rented from Free Ski Himalaya. In addition to that our guides are equipped with a emergency set and first aid kit.

**Our local partner has also approx. 20 pairs of powder snow skis that can be rented. Due to the limited availability this equipment must be booked with your reservation.

Besides the clothing for traveling one should only bring the absolute minimum (spare clothing, training suit, toilet articles, required medication, and winter boots). The motto "simple and multifunctional" should be respected.

The ideal equipment you can obtain from our partners:

- www.voelkl.com

- www.salewa.com

- www.ortovox.com

- www.puma.com

- www.huwilersport.ch

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