Snowshoeing Holidays Packing List
Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 February 2011 08:26
Snowshoeing in the Pyrenees – suggested packing list
The following list has been put together to give you an idea of what to pack for your holiday (weekend or weeklong trip) . Please note that different people feel the cold in different ways, so if you are a „cold? person then pack a bit more. There is a very good gear shop in Ax, so any items you are missing can be purchased here – there is no need to make a special shopping trip.
Weather – and regulating your temperature:
In the mountains the weather changes very fast and in the same day we could expect anything from -10 to +20. Even walking into the shadow of a forest can cause a 10 degree temperature drop. The best thing to pack is lots of layers which can be used in any combination and all together in the case of an emergency. The most important items are gloves and hats. For snowshoeing I would suggest that you are better off setting off with normal summer walking trousers and putting on your waterproof trousers if it gets cold. Thermal leggings are normally too warm and getting out of them too cold!
Hotel Terminus
Towels and basic toiletries are provided but you may still prefer to bring your own. There is space to dry out boots etc but not a drying room for clothes.
Lunches
Picnic lunches are included each day and you are expected to carry them and water with you during the day. Please bring a backpack large enough!
Kit List
- Rucksack - 25 to 40 Liters
- Walking Boots (stiffer the soles the better)
- Evening shoes
- Personal medication (eg. drugs and blister treatment, not First Aid kit)
- Water bottles (minimum of 2 liters of capacity in total)
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen creams
- Passport and currency
- Insurance and EHIC
Clothing (to carry or wear each day)
- Windproof / waterproof jacket
- Windproof / waterproof trousers
- “Summer” walking trousers / tracksuit bottoms / ronhills
- Long sleeved wicking top or equivalent t-shirts
- Thin fleece (or more wicking t-shirts)
- Thick fleece
- Thin gloves
- Warm gloves
- Waterproof gloves
- Warm hat (covering ears ideally)
- Sun hat
- Gaiters
Optional Gear
Walking poles (poles are provided, but you may prefer your own)
Penknife
Flask (tea etc. can be provided)
Goggles (if you have them)
Map (best to get in Ax)
Silly hat
Day off Activities
For downhill skiing: Salopettes – otherwise tracksuit trousers with waterproof outers are just as good
For relaxing at the spa: Swimming costume
For cross country skiing: Big bum bug – a backpack is a bit of a burden
Kit provided by Marmot Tours
- Snowshoes
- Fixed length walking poles
- Toboggons!
Group Kit: (Provided by your guide)
30m Rope Slings and karabiner
First Aid kit
Emergency group shelter.
Spare map and compass GPS Telephone
Ice Axe
Shovel