Winter Walking Kit List

The right kit when winter walking is important. Some of it is down to personal preference, though much is essential. Below is a recommended kit list, if you have any questions then please ask in advance of your trip.

If you don't have any of the following kit then please let us know beforehand and we will either be able to lend you some or will point you to where it can be hired.

• Winter walking boots (ones designed to take a crampon).  
• Crampons of the right sort to fit your boots
• Ice Axe 
• Day & Expedition Rucksack (40-50 litre) 
• Thermals or suitable under clothing 
• Insulating layers – at least one mid weight and one warm fleece layer 
• General trekking trousers / more leggings.
• Good Waterproof jacket (with a good hood)
• Waterproof over-trousers or salopettes
• Thick socks (several pairs) 
• Spare fleece/insulated jacket 
• Hat & balaclava 
• Mitts & gloves - a thin pair, thick pair & big mitts over the top! 
• Ski goggles
• Gaiters (not absolutely essential but they may save your waterproofs from an accidental crampon spike and stop snow going down your boots)
• Whistle 
• Head torch (Days are short... there is a strong chance we will plan to be walking out during dusk or darkness)
• Spare batteries for your torch
• Water bottle 
• Thermos flask

Additional Kit for multi-day expeditions

• Larger Rucksack (unless you have really good lightweight kit)
• Sleeping bag
• Insulating roll mat
• Stove
• Winter Poo Kit
• Toothbrush