Specialist ski gear is not required for this adventure!

Ski jackets and ski trousers will be too warm for snowshoeing.

You’ll need winter walking trousers, warm gloves or mittens, insulated jacket, thermal base layers. Full packing list below, any questions we’re happy to help!

Layers are the way to go as you could find yourself hiking in a t-shirt for part of the day and end up being wrapped up in everything you’ve got if the weather turns. The weather in the mountains can be very changeable.

Please take the weather forecast into account when deciding what to pack! You can find the weather forecast here.

Boots:

You will need hiking boots with firm ankle support, these don’t need to be winter specific but should be warm!

Very light summer fabric boots won’t keep your feet warm. Snowboots, barefoot hiking boots or trainer style hiking boots are not suitable for this trip.

We provide:

• Snow shoes

• Trekking poles

• Gaiters

What to Bring:

Snowshoeing kit:

• Waterproof hiking boots with ankle support. (Preferably something not too lightweight. You don't need stiff soled winter hiking or mountaineering boots, but snow boots that are a bit like soft wellies with fluffy liners aren’t supportive enough. See above for helpful graphic).

• 20 - 30 litre backpack

• Base layer thermal tops (a selection which you can layer up) (synthetic, wool or silk)

• Long johns (thermal) (synthetic, wool or silk)

• Fleece or wool jumper

• A breathable, waterproof/water resistant and windproof shell jacket

• Soft shell type winter hiking trousers or leggings (windproof, water repellent, breathable)

• A warm packable insulated / down jacket

• A selection of warm socks of different thicknesses to help you get the best fit in your boots (wool is best)

• Sunglasses

• Sun hat

• Warm hat

• Buff (you might want two - one for your neck, one as a headband), scarf or balaclava

• Ski gloves

• Thinner less warm gloves (if it’s not cold hands can get hot quickly!)

• Glove liners and/or disposable hand warmers if you suffer from cold hands

• Waterproof trousers

Off the snow:

• Casual evening clothes

• Night wear

• Toiletries

• Any prescription medication 

• Compeed or moleskin for blisters, just in case!

• Slippers / shoes for the hotel

Spa:

• Swimsuit

• Flip flops or sandals (mandatory)

• Swimming cap (mandatory)

• Towel (mandatory)

Other Stuff:

• Sunscreen (high factor) and lip salve

• Camera 

• Dry bags for inside your day pack to keep stuff dry

• Waterproof case for your phone might be handy

• Snacks

• Water bottle (not a hydration pack as the water can freeze in the tube)

• Small/Medium thermos flask for hot drinks