Equipment

 
 

There are special equipment requirements for each of the different activities – alpine skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing and ski touring/bushwalking.

Please contact your local ski retailer for further information on equipment.

Before purchasing equipment and clothing, ensure it is suitable for your needs. Consult your local professional ski retailer who can advise you on the best equipment for your requirements. If possible, consider hiring the same equipment before purchasing.

If you would prefer not to purchase skiing or boarding equipment, it is available for hire from most ski/board outlets and specialist hire stores.

 

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Operation Identification

The Operation Identification program is aimed at theft prevention and involves marking your equipment for easy identification (we suggest using your drivers license number, with state prefix). Thieves are reluctant to take these marked items as they can be associated with the theft and are traceable. Properly marked equipment can also be returned when found. Contact your local police station for more information about this program.

Alpine Skiing Equipment

  • Ski boots*

  • Skis*

  • Helmet

  • Poles

  • Drink bottle

  • Lip balm

  • Sunscreen

* Important: Your ski boots and skis must be fitted by a professional

Snowboarding Equipment

  • Snowboard boots*

  • Snowboard*

  • Helmet

  • Wrist guards

  • Retention devices

  • Drink bottle

  • Lip balm

  • Sunscreen

* Important: Your snowboard boots and snowboard must be fitted by a professional

Cross-Country Skiing Equipment

  • Cross-country boots*

  • Cross-country skis*

  • Helmet

  • Daypack

  • Drink bottle

  • Lip balm

  • Sunscreen

* Important: Your cross-country boots and cross-country skis must be fitted by a professional

Ski Touring and Bushwalking Equipment

Each party member should carry a survival kit, even on short trips, in summer or winter.

A personal survival kit should include:

  • Sunscreen

  • Mobile phones (note warning on black spots)

  • Matches in a waterproof container and/or a cigarette lighter

  • Map

  • Compass

  • Whistle

  • Space blanket or large plastic bag

  • Plenty of food and drink for your trip

  • 6 to 10 metres of 2-3mm cord

  • A roomy day pack or rucksack

  • A filled water bottle

Group Equipment
(even on the shortest trip)

  • Tent or emergency shelter

  • First aid kit

  • Stove, fuel and billy

  • Repair kit

If you have your own skiing or snowboarding equipment, always have it checked and serviced by a reputable technician before hitting the slopes.

Equipment Security

Common sense and care will reduce the risk of loss or theft of equipment. Follow these tips to keep your equipment secure:

  • Know where to locate your skis or snowboard at all times.

  • Use a combination lock.

  • Never leave your skis or snowboard on a roof rack without locking them to the rack.

  • Mark all clothing.

  • Leave your skis or snowboard with a ‘ski minder’ if one is available.

  • Separate your skis or split them with someone else.

If loss or theft occurs contact the police or resort staff immediately, giving them a full description of all items (including make, model and any distinguishing marks).