Pyrenees Snowshoe High Level
The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum.
You must bring the following items:
Waterproof hiking boots (above ankle high)
Gaiters
Socks
Underwear
Trekking trousers (pants)
Ski salopettes or waterproof overtrousers (rainpants)
Long johns (thermal underwear)
Thermal base layer shirts
T-shirts and/or casual shirts
Fleece jacket or warm jumper
Windproof / waterproof jacket
Warm jacket (eg. down)
Lightweight thermal gloves
Warm and waterproof over gloves or mittens
Warm hat & balaclava
Eyewear – sunglasses with side protection
Daypack (minimum 25 litres)
Sheet sleeping bag
Headtorch / headlamp with spare batteries
Basic First Aid Kit - refer to trip dossier for details
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
Water bottles 1 Litre (x2)
Wash bag and toiletries
Antibacterial hand wash
Small padlock (to lock trek bag)
The following items are optional:
Trainers / sneakers (for valley use)
Spare laces
Fleece trousers
Thermos flask
Camera, media, batteries
Travel clothes
The following are provided locally:
Snowshoes
Ski poles
