What do I need to bring?
As a minimum we recommend the following: boots, appropriate clothing and equipment for our photography courses and guided mountain walks –
Walking boots and clothing:
Walking boots – We will be walking on rough and uneven ground so recommend walking boots that provide good ankle support. Walking boots provide better ankle support when compared to low cut walking/trail shoes. Boots will also keep your feet drier in wet and boggy terrain.
Suitable hill walking clothes (no jeans/demin) – A layering system works best. A base layer that wicks away moisture and perspiration, mid-layers to provide insulation and keep you warm and an outer layer to protect you from the wind and rain.
Essential Equipment:
Below is a list of the essential kit you need to take.
- Rucksack (approx. 30 litres) with waterproof liner.
- Reliable waterproof jacket and trousers
- Spare warm clothing – several thin layers are more versatile than one thick layer
- Warm hat and gloves
- First aid kit with blister treatments (and personal medication)
- Water bottle /hydration system/flask of hot drink
- Packed lunch and snacks – we will have several stops to refuel during the course of the day
- Head torch (with spare batteries)
- Suncream and sunglasses
Optional Equipment: Gaiters, walking poles, camera and binoculars
Money for possible visit to café or pub
Hints, tips and tricks:
- Rucksacks are not 100% waterproof so use dry-bags to pack your kit and keep it dry. Dry-bags are available in a range of sizes and also help you organise your gear.
- Carry a fully charged mobile phone and keep it in a waterproof bag (dry bag). To preserve battery life turn it to ‘airplane mode’.
- Pre-register your mobile phone with the emergency servicse so in an emergency you can text 999 in a low signal area. Here’s how to register your mobile phone number with the emergency services.
- Send the word ‘register’ in an SMS message to 999
- You will then receive an SMS message about the service
- When you have read the SMS message reply by sending ‘yes’ in an SMS message to 999
- You will receive a SMS message telling you that your mobile phone is registered or if there is a problem with your registration.
