Equipment List - Alpine Treks

Essentials
  • Thermal underwear (shirt and long johns) synthetic or wool
  • Light Sweater,wool or fleece
  • Light and thin quick drying pants. Wind resistant
  • Waterproof breathable jacket
  • Waterproof breathable pants
  • Thin gloves, synthetic or wool
  • Mittens, thick ones, synthetic or wool
  • Hat or Balaclava
  • Socks, synthetic or wool
  • Gaiters
  • Hiking boots. The boots should be high enough to provide good ankle support
  • Backpack 30-50 liters
  • Sunprotection
  • Sunglasses with sufficient UV-protection. The glasses have to cover the eyes
Food and drink
  • Water or drinks: 3 liters total
  • Lunch bag: sandwiches, energy bars and some sweets
  • Hot drinks: It is good idea to bring hot chocolate or tea  to give you some extra energy
 Optional equipment
  • Camera
  • Walking poles
  • Thermal pad to sit on

Warning: Jeans and other cotton fabricated clothing are not accepted. When cotton gets wet it looses its insulation capabilities, gets cold and dries slowly.