Bring Snacks, Hot drink and Lunch.
Let me know if you require snow shoes.
What to bring!
Day Walking / XC Skiing / Snowshoeing in the Alps
Activities in the Alps require additional safety equipment due to the fact that weather can change really quickly from benign to dangerous
- Current Medical Information Form - LOGIN FIRST and then it can be FOUND ON THE WEBSITE HERE
- Water - 2 litres recommended - exercise in the Alps uses prodigious amounts of fluid
- Sunscreen
- Gloves and hat
- Sufficient food bearing in mind the distance and duration of the event (snacks for morning and afternoon tea and lunch)
- Suitable clothing and footwear - note denim pants are uncomfortable
- Wet weather waterproofs, jacket and pants
- Thermal top and bottoms
- Walking poles
- Gaiters
- Basic first aid kit including your specific medication eg asthma applicator
- Torch or headlamp for contingencies
- Whistle
- Toilet paper, trowel and sanitiser
- A set of dry clothing in a separate bag to be left in the car to change into if you get wet
Event Gradings
GRADE 3
Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some bushwalking experience recommended. Track may have short steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps.