YOGA + Life® Magazines
  • Partner With Us
  • Subscribe
  • Events Directory
  • SHOP — What We Love
  • “The Practice”
  • HOME
  • FEATURED
    • Community + Culture
    • Wellness + Nutrition
    • Products
    • Profiles
    • Yoga + Fitness
    • Events
  • ALL CONTENT
    • Community + Culture
      • Art
      • Books
      • Community
      • Culture
      • Family
      • Fashion
      • Food + Drink
      • Nourish Me
      • Motivation
      • Music
      • Outdoors
      • Travel
    • Wellness + Nutrition
      • Self-Care
      • Nutrition
      • Psychology
      • Recipes
      • Therapy
      • Weight Loss
    • Products
      • Product Spotlights
      • Roundups
      • Try It On – Reviews
      • Try It Out – Reviews
    • Profiles
      • Business
      • Partner Profiles
      • People
      • Spotlight Cities
      • Students
      • Studios
      • Teachers
      • Seva Story
      • Sustainability Story
      • Storytelling
    • Yoga + Fitness
      • Asana
      • In the Practice
      • Meditation
      • Philosophy
      • Physiology
      • Sports
      • Workouts
    • Events
      • Festivals
      • Retreats
      • Training Spotlights
    • Inspiration From Y+L Partners
  • Y + L COMMUNITIES
    • COLORADO
    • MINNESOTA
    • NEW YORK
  • CONNECT
    • Order A Magazine
    • Partner With Us
    • Contribute
    • Contact Us
  • LIVE CLASSES
Featured Posts
  • Person admiring vision board
    How to Use a Vision Board to Achieve Your Wellness Goals | By Cora Gold
    • 6 views
  • Allumen yoga
    Partner Profile : Allumen Yoga
    • 8 views
  • Alternate nostril breathing
    Breathing for Bravery : Pranayama Practices to Promote Courage + Confidence | By Julia Clarke
    • 10 views
  • Partner With Us
  • Subscribe
  • Events Directory
  • SHOP — What We Love
  • “The Practice”
0 Followers
0 Likes
Partners
YOGA + Life® Magazines
Subscribe
  • HOME
  • FEATURED
    • Community + Culture
    • Wellness + Nutrition
    • Products
    • Profiles
    • Yoga + Fitness
    • Events
  • ALL CONTENT
    • Community + Culture
      • Art
      • Books
      • Community
      • Culture
      • Family
      • Fashion
      • Food + Drink
      • Nourish Me
      • Motivation
      • Music
      • Outdoors
      • Travel
    • Wellness + Nutrition
      • Self-Care
      • Nutrition
      • Psychology
      • Recipes
      • Therapy
      • Weight Loss
    • Products
      • Product Spotlights
      • Roundups
      • Try It On – Reviews
      • Try It Out – Reviews
    • Profiles
      • Business
      • Partner Profiles
      • People
      • Spotlight Cities
      • Students
      • Studios
      • Teachers
      • Seva Story
      • Sustainability Story
      • Storytelling
    • Yoga + Fitness
      • Asana
      • In the Practice
      • Meditation
      • Philosophy
      • Physiology
      • Sports
      • Workouts
    • Events
      • Festivals
      • Retreats
      • Training Spotlights
    • Inspiration From Y+L Partners
  • Y + L COMMUNITIES
    • COLORADO
    • MINNESOTA
    • NEW YORK
  • CONNECT
    • Order A Magazine
    • Partner With Us
    • Contribute
    • Contact Us
  • LIVE CLASSES
  • CO YOGA + Life
  • Outdoors
  • Products
  • Roundups

Hut Trip Gear Roundup | By Bobby L’Heureux

  • Bobby L'Heureux | Director or Partnerships, Y+L
  • 258 views
  • 3 minute read
Total
7
Shares
7
0
0

Here are some great gear picks for your next winter hut adventure in the Colorado backcountry. 

K2 Wayback 106

K2 Wayback 106

This is a great ski for skinning into the hut and for shredding on those deep days in the backcountry. They are lightweight and incorporate a Ti Spyne for control and stability previously used in designated alpine skis. $699.95

www.k2skis.com 

Mystery Ranch Patrol 45 Pack

Mystery Ranch Patrol 45 Pack

Coming in just under 5 pounds, the patrol 45 has enough room to fit your needs for a few nights out. With multiple options to carry your skis and a quick access avy pocket, you will be prepared and comfortable on your trek. $299

www.mysteryranch.com

Hydro Flask 12oz Coffee Mug

Hydro Flask 12oz Coffee Mug

I love this cup. Yes, it was designed for your coffee, but it does a great job keeping your whiskey or beverage of choice cold. Keep it in your camping kit and bring it on all hut trip adventures. $29.95

www.hydroflask.com

Kari Traa Lokke Long Sleeve Top + Pant

Kari Traa Lokke Long Sleeve Top + Pant

Kari Traa Lokke Long Sleeve Pant

This set didn’t really fit me, but my fiancé approves. You can wear them on the way in to the hut and they double as your lounge clothes while you sip hot chocolate around the fire. $125 each

www.karitraa.com

FOURPOINTS Rocky Mountain Macaroon Bar

Not all bars use the same ingredients. FOURPOINTS bars have a plum base for sustainable energy on the multi-hour expeditions. I really love that these bars don’t become frozen bricks on those super cold days. $36 a box

www.fourpointsbar.com

Adventure Medial Kits Mountain Backpacker Medical Kit

All of your pals should have a med kit in their hut gear packs on your trips. The Mountain Backpacker is perfect support for two individuals for short adventures. From cuts and allergies, to upset stomachs and dehydration, you’ll be covered. $39

www.adventuremedicalkits.com

Platypus DuoLock Soft Bottle

The best collapsible bottle I have ever owned. The DuoLock system has double leak protection. I would trust it in the same bag as my laptop. The clip handle makes it perfect to keep accessible along the trail. $11.95 – $13.95

www.platy.com

Sanuk Puff N Chill

Who doesn’t enjoy a a nice slipper at the hut? The Puff N Chill has a great look and a cozy liner. I felt like I was walking on clouds. The sole has a saw tooth pattern making get snow to melt for water at the hut or just to just wear by the fire. $80

www.sanuk.com

Mammut Barryvox Avalanche Beacon Package

This kit has your main avalanche safety tools and is designed to be super lightweight without sacrificing the technology you need to feel safe in the backcountry. $449.95

us.mammut.com

Thermarest Space Cowboy Sleeping Bag

The bag is designed to be the lightest in its class. It compresses down to fit perfectly in your pack and will keep you warm inside the hut. Add a little more weight to your pack and get the sleep pad that is integrated with the bag. $139.95 – $159.95

www.thermarest.com

Alpine Start Instant Dirty Chai Latte

Perfect for the person who really appreciates their morning beverage but doesn’t want to bring the French press and milk frothier in their hut gear. Alpine Start makes an instant coffee that travels well and actually tastes good. $8.99

www.alpinestartfoods.com

Fjallraven Keb Touring Trousers

These technical trekking pants are made from durable, weather-resistant stretch fabric that lets you move with ease on skis, foot or by any other way you choose to play in the mountains. $250

www.fjallraven.us

Helly Hansen Odin Stretch Jacket

This super lightweight insulator jacket with Primaloft® Gold Active makes the perfect mid-layer. It super comfortable and warm. The breathability of the Odin makes it perfect piece for the skin or hike in. $240

www.hellyhansen.com

Wigwam Moarri Ultralight Socks

Ultralight socks with moisture control. They are ideal for long days in boots, especially with the zone cushioning over your calf. $21

www.wigwam.com

Salomon S/Lab Shift Bindings

An evolution in touring bindings with a conventional toe piece that transitions into a full tech binding with pins for skinning. This is your all-in-onebackcountry binding that will also give you lift access on resort days. $549

www.salomon.com

 

Originally published in the Winter + Spring 2019 issue. 

 

 

 

Bobby L’Heureux is the co-owner and Director of Partnerships for CO YOGA + Life™ Magazine. At the heart of his work, Bobby thrives on community and connection. He lives in the Vail Valley where he teaches yoga and runs Big Heart Big Hands, a non-profit that supports mountain safety and awareness. He is an ambassador for Lululemon Athletica Vail, and his yoga classes are always led with a big smile and a relaxed demeanor. www.bigheartbighands.org
Total
7
Shares
Share 7
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Bobby L'Heureux | Director or Partnerships, Y+L

Bobby L’Heureux is director of partnerships and co-owner of Jaunt Media Collective, the media company behind YOGA + Life® Magazines and Spoke+Blossom Magazine. At the heart of his work, Bobby thrives on community and connection. He lives in the Vail Valley where he teaches yoga and runs Big Heart Big Hands, a non-profit that supports mountain safety and awareness. He is an ambassador for Lululemon Athletica Vail, and his yoga classes are always led with a big smile and a relaxed demeanor.

Previous Article
  • CO YOGA + Life
  • Community + Culture
  • Products
  • Roundups

What We Love Winter + Spring 2019

  • Lexi Reich | Managing Editor
View Post
Next Article
  • CO Events
  • CO YOGA + Life

Pink Vail : March 16, 2019

  • Lexi Reich | Managing Editor
View Post
More from Y+L
  • Sedona Yoga Festival

    Sedona Yoga Festival Celebrates 10 Years | By Kristen Grace

    • YOGA + Life® Magazines
    View Post
  • Cranial Touch

    Sacred Sister Collective Retreats | By Kaitlin Emig

    • CO YOGA + Life®
    View Post
  • Loveology Retreat

    Dr. Ava Cadell Opens New “Loveology Retreat” in Maricopa, California

    • YOGA + Life® Magazines
    View Post
  • Beyul Retreat Yoga

    Beyul Retreat Center Near Aspen Aligns Humans with Nature | By Kaitlin Emig

    • CO YOGA + Life®
    View Post
  • Yogi in front of sunset

    Why Taking Retreat is Essential to Renewal of Spirit | By Kali Basman

    • CO YOGA + Life®
    View Post
  • The Vail Wine Classic Returns This August

    • Lexi Reich | Managing Editor
    View Post
  • An Evening with Elizabeth Gilbert : A Revolutionary Woman Is A Relaxed Woman | By Rachel Glowacki

    • YOGA + Life® Magazines
    View Post
  • Telluride Yoga Festival

    Telluride Yoga Festival Makes A Move To Mountain Village | By Kristen Grace

    • CO YOGA + Life®
    View Post
  • Elizabeth Gilbert is Coming to Denver on May 4 | By Kim Fuller

    • CO YOGA + Life®
    View Post
  • Oars

    On The River + In The Flow : Balancing Yoga, Meditation and a Thirst for Whitewater at a Women’s Wellbeing Retreat | By Lisa Blake

    • CO YOGA + Life®
    View Post
Archived Posts!
  • Q + A with Jacki Carr: Co-Founder of Rock Your Bliss | By Kim Fuller
    • 435
  • Colorado-Based Creative Workshops and Retreats | By Sharon W. House
    • 427
  • Blue Canyon Boys
    Event Spotlight : Minturn’s Free Winter Concert with the Blue Canyon Boys
    • 257
  • Try It Out : Yogamere | By Lexi Reich
    • 331
  • SUP VETOGA
    VETOGA : Yoga in Service of Veterans | By Toni Viney
    • 66
Instagram

Join the YOGA + Life® Newsletter!

Events, Product Reviews, Promotions and More!

about
YOGA + Life® - an online community and magazine.
Recent Articles
  • Person admiring vision board
    How to Use a Vision Board to Achieve Your Wellness Goals | By Cora Gold
    • YOGA + Life® Magazines
  • Allumen yoga
    Partner Profile : Allumen Yoga
    • YOGA + Life® Magazines
  • Alternate nostril breathing
    Breathing for Bravery : Pranayama Practices to Promote Courage + Confidence | By Julia Clarke
    • CO YOGA + Life®
  • Girl reading book in grass
    Transforming Doubt Into Daring : What We Can Learn from the Bhagavad Gita | By Julia Clark
    • CO YOGA + Life®
  • About Us + Policies, Terms
  • Online Columnists
  • Contribute
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
YOGA + Life® - All Rights Reserved

Input your search keywords and press Enter.

 

Loading Comments...