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Our members supply their own skis, boots and bindings. There are no
opportunities to rent equipment on ski day during the bus ride up or when we
reach our ski area, however, you may rent at stores such as
Mountain Equipment Co-op to try out their
equipment. If there is one piece of equipment you
should purchase early, it is your boots. In the past, by Christmas,
boots may be very difficult to find, especially in the popular sizes and are
even hard to find in other provinces. Rarely do you see equipment on
sale, unless it's out of season and end of the line.
Skis
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Look for skis in the touring/light touring category. |
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Be careful when selecting "backcountry" skis.
Backcountry skis (alpine touring) used out West which are much wider are
not suitable in Ontario. You will find yourself not fitting in the
tracks that others have skied before you. |
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Skis should be wide enough for off-track flotation.
Skating skis are not suitable for our trails
because of the lack of floatation and stability. For maximum
flexibility, you can invest in a ski that fits both off and in-track
(classic)
skiing. |
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Metal edges are a little heavier, but help in control and easy turning,
as well as protecting your skis. |
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Waxless or waxable bases |
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Many of our members use the old classic wood skis,
three pin bindings and bamboo poles. |
For more information, check Mountain Equipment Co-op's site for
touring/light touring/backcountry skis.
Boots
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Look for boots in the touring/light touring category with good ankle
support. |
For more information, check Mountain Equipment Co-op's site for
touring/light touring/backcountry boots.
Bindings
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Look for bindings in the touring/light touring category. Bindings
will match the boots. |
For more information, check Mountain Equipment Co-op's site for
touring/light touring bindings.
Poles
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Look for poles in the touring category. |
For more information, check Mountain Equipment Co-op's site for
touring poles.
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