You will need to bring your own warm and waterproof hiking boots with ankle support which your snow shoes will attach to.

Boots should have enough space for a couple of pairs of socks. You don’t need stiff winter mountaineering boots but a warmish boot is needed – very light summer fabric boots don’t keep your feet warm enough.

We will provide gaiters which will keep snow out of your boots and the bottom of your trousers dry.

Snow boots that are a bit like soft wellies with fluffy liners aren't supportive enough.

The trip price includes the hire of snow shoes and poles.

Whilst you are snowshoeing, the body generates enough heat to keep your body warm but during the breaks you’ll get cold quickly. Therefore it is important to have a warm, insulated coat to put on when you stop.

Ski jackets and trousers are too warm for snowshoeing and not required.

Wear a number of thin layers rather than a few thick ones. The outer garment should be a windproof shell, and you should take care to protect your feet, fingers and face.

We recommend a variety of wool or synthetic base layers, a mid layer if cold, topped by a lightweight, windproof, breathable waterproof hiking jacket (shell) with a hood, with a warm, insulated jacket in a backpack to put on at rest stops. On your legs, we recommend windproof, water repellent, breathable soft shell type fitted trousers or leggings; winter hiking trousers, with a base layer underneath if needed.

We recommend avoiding cotton clothing as it gets wet and cold and doesn't dry fast.

Baselayers - a selection of synthetic, wool or silk baselayers.

Mid-layers – a fleece or wool jumper and trousers/leggings. Mid-layer clothing makes it possible to adjust thermal insulation according to the weather and rate of physical activity.

Outer layers – Windproof coat and trousers (these do not have to be waterproof or made of Gore-tex, water resistant is enough!)

Head – Windproof hat which protects the ears as well. Remember to protect your face too, especially if it’s windy. A buff, balaclava or a scarf are useful.

Hands – Windproof mittens protect your fingers better than gloves.

Feet – Socks made of wool mixtures are the best choice. Cotton socks are not good for the cold weather!

You will need to bring your own warm and waterproof hiking boots with ankle support which your snow shoes will attach to. You will be provided with a pair of gaiters which will help to keep the snow out of your boots and the bottom of your trousers dry.

Other vital items are sunglasses and sunscreen.

Please see our full packing list.

It is a good idea to carry a warm, insulated jacket in your bag that you can put on at rest stops to stop you from getting cold, and a spare pair of gloves because wet gloves are the worst! Make sure there is some space in your bag before you begin as you are likely to need to put layers away as you warm up.

It is a really good idea to carry a couple of smaller, lightweight dry bags to keep the clothes in your backpack from getting wet.