Dolomites Via Ferrata
The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your daypack to a minimum.
You must bring the following items:
Hiking boots
Socks
Underwear
Trekking trousers/pants – (not too tight!)
Waterproof jacket (lightweight)
Waterproof over trousers (lightweight)
Shorts
Thermal Base Layer x 1
Trekking shirt(s)
Fleece jacket or warm jumper
Sunhat
Warm hat
Sunglasses
Water bottle x 1 litre
Daypack 30-40 litres (MAX –NO external frames)
Head torch/ Headlamp and spare batteries
Basic First Aid Kit
Sun Protection (high factor for skin)
Lip salve – with sunscreen
Washing bag (toiletries)
Sheet sleeping bag
Selection of dry bags
Small Padlock (for trek bag)
Basic First Aid Kit including: antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Imodium)
painkillers, plasters (band-aids) and blister treatment,
The following items are optional:
Leather gloves, for protection on cables (recommended)
Earplugs (particularly if you are not the one snoring)
Camera
Travel clothes
Swimming gear
The following safety equipment is provided free of charge:
Climbing Harness
Climbing Helmet
Via Ferrata Lanyard, together with auto-locking karabiners
Notes:
You will be required to carry what you need for up to 3 night’s stay in the refuge. In practice since bedding is provided this will amount to a sheet sleeping bag and a minimal amount of toiletries. You will be able to re-supply from your main trek bag on two occasions during the trip.
