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!)

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*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!

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* 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 

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Additional Kit for WINTER Courses

- Micro - spikes

- Walking Axe*

- Additional warm layer

- Additional pair of gloves and hat

- Goggles

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*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. 

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