All athletes must have:

All athletes need to have their own skis or snowboard, boots, poles, helmet, and goggles. These items are not provided by the club.

Helmets are mandatory, all the time, for every athlete and coach. If you arrive at the mountain and do not have your helmet, you are not allowed to participate with the club. For athletes intending to participate in races, please see specific helmet requirements below.

We ski in all types of weather, so please be prepared and dress accordingly each day. Do not forget that often the mountain temperatures and wind are much different than they are in the valleys! It's best to have more clothes and not need them, than not have enough to wear.

Label your belongings: A lot of gear and clothing looks the same and can be easily mixed up.

The following items are not allowed during training:

• iPods or other music devices with headphones
• Sunglasses (goggles must be worn.)

Athletes participating in Alpine RACING (including Wednesday Training):

Helmet:

For racers, helmets need to have hard plastic covering your ears. Helmets with soft padding on the outside of the ears are not allowed at many races. Helmets must be FIS certified.  Racers will also need a chin guard that attaches to their helmet.  These are often helmet specific.

Skis and Boots:

Racing equipment can be very specific and there are equipment rules outlined by US Ski & Snowboard. In order to train with the race program, skiers must have race boots and the following skis:

• U14 and older must have a pair of slalom skis and a pair of giant slalom skis.
• U12 and under must have a slalom ski or multi-event race ski (e.g., Rossignol Hero Multi-Event Ski)

View US Ski & Snowboard Alpine Equipment Regulations here.

Protective Gear:

All racers should have appropriate protective equipment.  This not only supports skier safety but also allows the athlete to learn and practice skills correctly as to not develop bad habits due to a lack of equipment. The following protected equipment is required:

• FIS-rated helmet
• Chin and/or mouth guard
• Pole guards
• Shin guards
• Goggles for day time
• Goggles with a clear lens for night

The following equipment is recommended but not required:

• Race suit
  • Race suits require athletes to have pants that zip-off completely without requiring you to remove your boots.

MSSC Equipment Library:

The club maintains a limited selection of protective gear (e.g, shin guards, arm guards, pole guards) and race suits that are available for season check-out with deposit. Submit this online interest form to inquire about available equipment.