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If you have questions regarding equipment please contact us (by phone) and speak to an instructor

ITEMS THAT YOU MUST BRING

A thermal layer for under your waterproofs. A thick jumper or better still a fleece jacket. 
A vest or some T shirts. Polartec gear is great for winter walking.
A warm hat
Pair of gloves (VERY warm) - ski gloves are ideal
Winter walking kegs (trousers)
Warm pair of socks
Torch (preferably a head torch)
Small first aid kit (inc. blister pack)
A Note-pad and pen/pencil
A good quality flask (metal flasks can be obtained in the hotel - £7.50)
A good quality compass (Silva type are best) Vital
A 1:25,000 map covering the whole of the Nevis area Vital

Note on Maps.  Please get an Ordinance Survey map, not any other type - there are many shops in Fort William selling these and they tend to be cheaper the in other parts of Britain.

ITEMS THAT YOU MAY EITHER USE YOUR OWN OR OURS (free)

Pair of winter plastic boots with a separate inner liner
Set of crampons
An Ice Pick
Water proofs
Rucksack (about 35 litre in size
Normal Walking boots for Friday afternoon.

ITEMS THAT WOULD BE A GOOD IDEA TO BRING

Pair of snow gaiters
Walking poles (with snow bucket bases).  Or lend some from us (free)
Beer money
Swimming Cozie (there is a leisure centre in the Hotel)
A Pair of sun glasses.
 

 

         

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