kit lists
general kit list for all mountain courses
nb - not for running courses - see running specific kit list below
please bring all of the items in the list below, as well as the additional specific items for your course
- Waterproof Top (WITH hood)
- Waterproof Trousers
- Insulated jacket/coat
- Fleece layer/jumper
- Suitable shoes for your activity. Walking Boots are highly recommended. (Please get in touch if you intend to use other shoes)
- Medium size rucksack (with waterproof liner, or dry bags)
- Food and Drink for the day
- Personal Medication and First Aid Kit
- Emergency Whistle
- Hat and Gloves
- Sunglasses or Sun Hat
Additional kit for Summer walking or scrambling
- Waterproof map of the area (Or non-waterproof map in waterproof cover) You will be told which map you need upon booking the course.
- Compass (Silva Expedition Type 4 is recommended)
Additional kit for rock climbing
- Rock Climbing shoes
- Helmet*
- Climbing Harness*
- Any personal climbing kit that you have (we may not use this, but do bring it along if you would like to!)
*If you don't have a helmet or harness and won't be able to get hold of them prior to your course, get in touch!
Additional kit for Winter SKills or Navigation
- Waterproof map of the area (Or non-waterproof map in waterproof cover) You will be told which map you need upon booking the course.
- Compass (Silva Expedition Type 4 is recommended)
- Additional insulated jacket
- Foil survival bag
- Another set of gloves and hat
- Goggles
- Buff or Balaclava
- Helmet
- Walking crampons*
- Winter walking boots
- Walking Axe*
- Head torch and spare batteries
- Walking pole
- Thermos flask is recommended so that you can have a hot drink!
* If you don't have these and wont manage to get some prior to your course, please get in touch as we can rent you some.
running courses general kit list
- Running pack or rucksack
- Waterproof Jacket (with hood)
- Waterproof Trousers
- Food and drink for the day (Please bring enough!)
- Trail or Fell Running Shoes in good condition
- Personal first aid and medication
- Foil survival blanket
- Insulated jacket
- Hat/Buff and Gloves
- Sunglasses
Additional Kit for WINTER Courses
- Micro - spikes
- Walking Axe*
- Additional warm layer
- Additional pair of gloves and hat
- Goggles
*If you don't own these and won't be able to get hold of them prior to the course, please get in touch as we will need to rent you some.