From arrival to departure and all the good stuff in between, here is all the information you need for your trip to Jackson Hole.
PLEASE NOTE: Check-in for clinics on Wednesday and Thursday will be held at the Alpine House in Jackson Hole at. Check-in for clinics on Friday-Sunday will be held at the Center for the Arts in Jackson Hole.
Check-in for ALL clinics will start at 7AM SHARP!
• Shovel
• Probe
• Transceiver
• Touring skis/split-board
• Touring boots
• Climbing skins
• Poles
• Backcountry pack
*Exum Guides can provide gear and CAMP USA will also be onsite demoing gear throughout the weekend. We do recommend that you bring/rent your gear prior to showing up for your clinic as quantities on site will be subject to availability*
Visit Teton Mountaineering or Hoback Sports in Jackson Hole for all your rental needs. (please note they do not carry packs for rent)
Atomic will be onsite with ski + boot demos, but sizes are limited.
• Synthetic Base Layer top and bottom
• Lightweight Fleece or wind shirt
• Soft shell jacket
• Soft shell pants
• Gore-Tex Shell Jacket
• Gore-Tex Shell Pants
• Light-weight insulating top that can be worn under shell jacket
• Mid-weight insulation Jacket with a hood that can fit over all layers
• Mid-weight gloves- These can be worn for skinning or hiking up hill
• Heavy weight gloves or Mittens- For cold or stormy weather
• Winter Hat- Warm hat, wool or synthetic
• Sun Hat or visor
• Socks – wool or synthetic
• Neck Gaiter or “Buff”- something that you can cover your face with in cold temps or high wind
We’ve partnered with Spring Hill Suites and Mountain Modern Motel so you can experience all that Jackson Hole has to offer. We have secured discounted hotel blocks at both locations which are in the heart of downtown and within walking distance to the Center for the Arts. Rooms are first come first serve, so don’t wait!
Springhill Suites Jackson Hole - $189/night, includes breakfast and closest in proximity to Center for Arts
• Use this link to book: Book your group rate for Arc'teryx Winter Event
Mountain Modern Motel - $119/night for deluxe double queen rooms. Booking instructions below:
• Call direct at 307-733-4340, Ext 1, and mention the Arc’teryx Backcountry Academy room block and stay dates. Hotel agents will book the reservation, and provide confirmation.
• Guests can also click here to go to the online booking link, and enter group code ABA20 to receive the same discount.
• Teton Tiger - $$
• Local - $$
• Trio - $$
• Phoenix Dragon - $$
• King Sushi - $$
• Suda - $$
• Pica’s Tacos - $
• Moe’s BBQ - $
• Hand Fire Pizza - $
• Pinky G’s Pizzeria - $
For any inquiries regarding the Arc'teryx Backcountry Academy, please contact backcountryacademy@arcteryx.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
- The Arc'teryx Backcountry Academy Team
